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NY A10653
Bill
Status
8/12/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts to evaluate capital improvement needs for greenhouse gas emissions and compliance with New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
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Mandates assessment of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades to improve energy efficiency, including active solar heating systems and geothermal heat pumps.
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Requires evaluation of solar panel installation, alternative energy sources, broadband accessibility improvements, and technology security upgrades.
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Mandates consideration of structural improvements to windows, roofs, foundations, and walls, plus hybrid or electric school bus purchases and plumbing/electrical system upgrades.
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Allows waivers for school districts with existing building safety inspection procedures that substantially comply with these requirements.
Legislative Description
Relates to school districts evaluating capital improvement projects for such school district in the state for: compliance with the New York state climate leadership and community protection act, upgrading heating, ventilation or air conditioning to be more energy efficient, including, but not limited to upgrading to an active solar heating system; installing solar panels or other sources of alternative energy; improving broadband accessibility and reliability; upgrading technology so that it is more resistant to security risks; structural improvements, including, but not limited to windows, roofs, foundations and walls; purchasing hybrid or electric school buses; and upgrading plumbing and electrical systems.
Last Action
referred to education
8/12/2022