RI H7582

Department of Health must establish indoor air quality guidelines for schools covering temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, PM2.5, PM10, ventilation, and filtration

Department of Education School Building Authority must conduct uniform inspections and evaluations of indoor air quality and HVAC systems in each school building at least once every five years, subject to state funding availability

Schools with HVAC systems must install MERV-13 filtration where feasible, or the highest level possible without damaging existing systems; all HVAC adjustments must be performed by certified technicians

Department of Education must publish inspection results online and report to the General Assembly within one year with recommendations for improving school indoor air quality

School construction projects that include eligible indoor air quality improvements qualify for an enhanced 5% temporary school housing aid reimbursement rate