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Int 0699-2026 · BillCommittee · Feb 23, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to standards and reporting regarding indoor air quality in schools within the city school district

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Rita C. Joseph
Sponsor
Rita C. JosephDemocratDistrict 40
Cosponsors
10
Committee
Committee on Health
Introduced
Feb 23, 2026

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to set standards regarding air quality in schools, and would require the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Protection, to issue real time reports on the DOE website regarding air quality in schools and the installation and maintenance of air quality monitoring devices, as well as annual reports regarding air quality in schools. It would also require the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to engage in outreach and education regarding indoor air quality in schools.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

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Feb 23, 2026