Senate Bill 325, known as the Wisconsin Indoor Environmental Quality in Schools Act, provides schools with a guide to improve indoor environmental quality and ensure that new construction, remodeling or renovation projects pay attention to student health concerns before the projects are approved. The act is an item in WEAC's Legislative Agenda. On October 19, the Senate Committee on Housing and Financial Institutions voted, 6-1, to recommend the Wisconsin Indoor Environmental Quality in Schools Act for passage. Visit the OnWEAC Cyberlobby now to e-mail your legislators and take action on this important topic.
News
State Senate passes school air quality bill [2/28/06]
Brookfield Central student says mold problem spreading [11/16/05]
Sen. Roessler examines air quality issues at Oshkosh school [11/3/05]
Clean indoor air contributes to learning, committee told [10/12/05]
Environmental Quality in Schools resources
WEAC news release on SB 325 (pdf file)
WEAC testimony on SB 325 (pdf file)
WEAC issue paper on SB 325 (pdf file)