New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S1520

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

Impact

If enacted, SB 1520 would have a significant impact on state education regulations, specifically regarding the operational standards of public school facilities. The legislation stipulates that school districts must appoint designated staff members responsible for overseeing temperature compliance. This represents a shift towards a more structured approach to facility management within educational institutions, potentially leading to improved health and safety for students and staff alike.

Summary

Senate Bill 1520 seeks to enhance the learning environment in public schools across New Jersey by mandating that each board of education establish and enforce temperature control standards in school district facilities. The goal is to ensure that classrooms provide a temperature-controlled environment conducive to learning, which is critical for student focus and performance. The bill emphasizes the responsibility of school personnel to monitor compliance with these standards, thereby reinforcing the importance of maintaining an appropriate educational atmosphere.

Contention

One potential point of contention surrounding SB 1520 is the implementation of these temperature control standards, particularly in terms of resources and budget allocations for school districts. Critics may argue about the financial implications of enforcing new standards and whether smaller districts can adequately comply. There could also be debates regarding specifics of what constitutes a 'conducive learning environment,' as this definition may vary based on community expectations and local climates.

Companion Bills

NJ A1697

Same As Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

NJ A1164

Carry Over Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

NJ S1358

Carry Over Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

Previously Filed As

NJ S1358

Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

NJ A1164

Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

NJ A1697

Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

NJ HB1246

In grounds and buildings, providing for temperature control standards.

NJ AB384

School facilities: recommended interior temperatures: inventory of heating and cooling systems.

NJ AB2597

Dwelling unit standards: safe indoor air temperatures.

NJ HB329

Relative to school district policies governing air quality and temperature issues in schools.

NJ A4882

Requires cell phone and social media guidelines to be developed by DOE and policy to be adopted by each school district.

NJ S1719

Requires boards of education to adopt policies to make schools asthma-friendly.

NJ A1857

Requires boards of education to adopt policies to make schools asthma-friendly.

Similar Bills

NJ S1358

Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

NJ A1164

Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

NJ A1697

Requires each board of education to adopt policy establishing temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities.

CA AB28

Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures.

CA AB384

School facilities: recommended interior temperatures: inventory of heating and cooling systems.

NJ A3149

Requires minimum temperature in senior citizen housing projects to be maintained at 70 degrees from October 1 to May 1.

NJ A860

Requires minimum temperature in senior citizen housing projects to be maintained at 70 degrees from October 1 to May 1.

CA AB836

Vending machines: bulk food.