An Act relative to carbon monoxide detectors in schools

This bill establishes a dedicated trust fund to provide grants for public school districts to install carbon monoxide detection systems in buildings equipped with fossil-fuel burning equipment or enclosed parking. It requires districts to submit detailed installation plans for review by the Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education and Fire Safety, ensuring projects are approved within 180 days. The legislation also mandates that new or renovated schools must meet specific building code standards for these detectors and allows for the temporary use of battery-operated alarms while permanent systems are installed. Additionally, the bill authorizes an initial transfer of $7.5 million to the fund and requires the creation of safety best practices for detector placement by January 1, 2025.