This bill mandates that each board of education in New Jersey adopt a policy to establish temperature control standards and guidelines for school district facilities. The policy aims to ensure that school buildings provide a temperature-controlled environment conducive to learning, to the greatest extent feasible. Key requirements of the policy include designating a staff member in each school to monitor compliance, establishing protocols for addressing unsuitable classroom temperatures, identifying permissible temperature control measures in line with local building and fire codes, and aligning with the Indoor Air Quality Standards set by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Additionally, the bill instructs the Department of Education and the Department of Health to collaborate in developing guidance to assist school districts in implementing these temperature control policies. The act is set to take effect on July 1 of the school year following its enactment.