SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A plan moving in the Capitol could help improve the indoor air quality for Illinois schools.
The bill states that school districts should ensure all active classrooms are equipped with air quality monitors. Advocates expect the state to spend roughly $10 million to buy monitors for classrooms statewide.
House Bill 4739 would also require the State Board of Education to work with the Department of Public Health to create a document explaining the values of good indoor air quality for school districts.
"This is the monitor that would be in the classroom for the teacher to monitor the air quality and be concerned if there is a concern to be addressed," said Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Oak Park).
The legislation passed out of the House Education Policy Committee on a partisan 9-3 vote Wednesday, as Republicans are concerned about whether the monitors will be purchased with federal or state funds.
This plan now moves to the House floor for further consideration.Â
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