There is a new law that is going to stop students from having to go to school in severe heat in New York State. When the temperature reaches a certain high, schools are going to be required they cool off the classrooms for learning.
If schools cannot get the temperature below the maximum temperature allowed of 88, then they will have to let the students out of school. The law was signed into measure a few months ago by the Governor of New York State, Kathy Hochul. The law is going into effect for the beginning of the school year 2025.
It is important to note that there is an exception to this rule:
Private schools and charter schools have no new requirements related to room temperature. The law is only going to be in force for New York State public schools and BOCES learning centers across New York State.
According to the New York State School Board Association:…