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Cover page of Changing Behavior on Hot School Days

Changing Behavior on Hot School Days

(2023)

In the middle of a heat wave, schools have to decide how they will keep students safe — the state does not require any specific planning or actions.

Cover page of Closing the School Heat Data Gap

Closing the School Heat Data Gap

(2023)

Heat exposure is a problem for California school children — but we don’t have the data to understand how big a problem.

Cover page of Protecting Students from Heat Outdoors

Protecting Students from Heat Outdoors

(2023)

California has no statewide requirement for mitigating children’s exposure to heat on school grounds.

Cover page of Cooling Classrooms to Healthy Temperatures

Cooling Classrooms to Healthy Temperatures

(2023)

California does not require schools to cool down classrooms on hot days — even though heat leads to health and learning problems for children.

Cover page of Funding School Heat Management

Funding School Heat Management

(2023)

Reliance on local funding for school facilities limits heat action and privileges wealthier districts with greater administrative capacity.