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Researchers and parents press for classroom air‑quality monitoring amid heat, wildfire smoke concerns

5463410 · July 21, 2025
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Scientists, public‑health advocates and parents urged lawmakers to require indoor air‑quality monitors in classrooms and to create an interagency task force to set standards and a phased implementation plan for older buildings.

Scientists and advocates asked the Joint Committee on Education to require indoor air‑quality monitors in K‑12 classrooms so districts can detect ventilation failures, protect students during heat or smoke events, and prioritize infrastructure investments.

Researchers from Boston University and the World Health Network explained that classroom conditions vary widely…

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