After years of neglect, school districts and local governments are finally investing in the HVAC systems at their facilities. The coronavirus pandemic made this a top priority, although numerous studies have shown for years that indoor air quality impacts student performance. Now, one state governor wants to keep the money flowing with grants marked for HVAC upgrades.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont proposed legislation to establish a grant program to assist public school districts in paying for HVAC and other IAQ improvements to school buildings. He said the program is needed to help schools make necessary infrastructure upgrades in response to the health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.