Take Action! Tell Governor Hochul to Sign the Extreme Heat Bill!

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Tell Governor Hochul: Do Something About Extreme Heat In Schools!

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Thanks to our collaboration with allies in the Legislature, we successfully passed a bill that addresses high temperatures in our schools. This legislation requires schools to implement practical measures to manage extreme heat without needing to invest heavily in HVAC systems or resorting to school closures.

However, there is still more work to be done. Governor Hochul needs to sign this important legislation into law!

First, let's find the right officials.

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Urge Governor Hochul to Sign the Extreme Heat Bill!

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Dear Governor Hochul,

As a constituent concerned about student health and safety, I urge you to sign S.3397-A (Skoufis)/A.9011-A (Eachus) into law immediately. This legislation establishes maximum temperature limits in public school buildings and indoor facilities, requiring schools to take action when temperatures rise.

The bill mandates that when indoor temperatures reach 82-87 degrees, schools must address high-heat conditions (e.g., closing shades, opening windows, turning off lights, providing water or air conditioning). If temperatures reach 88 degrees or higher in a classroom or support area, that space must be vacated.

With 2024 temperatures on track to surpass those of 2023—already the hottest year on record—millions globally are experiencing dangerous heat conditions. During the recent school year's final weeks, students across the state endured rising classroom temperatures, which not only harm health and learning but also impair test performance. Summer school students and teachers faced similar challenges.

It's crucial to protect our children from extreme heat with a state law on maximum school temperatures. Climate experts predict these events will become more frequent and severe, potentially worsening future health outcomes for students continually exposed to such conditions.

Extreme heat exposure can cause concentration loss, exhaustion, and acute illnesses like heat stroke or elevated blood temperatures, potentially leading to organ damage or fatality if untreated. These risks are especially dangerous for young children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with underlying medical conditions—all of whom may be present in public schools. The heat also endangers faculty and staff, including cafeteria and kitchen workers.

To mitigate these risks, I strongly urge you to sign S.3397-A (Skoufis)/A.901A (Eachus), establishing maximum temperature limits in school buildings and facilities.

Thank you for considering this critical school safety issue.

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