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NY A01448
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts to evaluate capital needs for compliance with New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including assessing greenhouse gas emissions and toxin impacts
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Mandates evaluation of HVAC upgrades for energy efficiency, including active solar heating systems and geothermal heat pump systems
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Requires assessment of installing solar panels or alternative energy sources, as well as improvements to broadband accessibility, reliability, and cybersecurity
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Includes evaluation requirements for structural improvements (windows, roofs, foundations, walls), plumbing and electrical system upgrades, and purchasing hybrid or electric school buses
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Amends Section 409-d of the education law governing school building monitoring processes, effective immediately upon passage
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
1/7/2026