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Ontario Assembly Bill

Ontario Bill 140

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
October 19, 2023
Improving Air Quality for Our Children Act, 2023
  • This Act is about improving air quality in schools and child care centers. It states that good ventilation and low levels of airborne illnesses can help children learn better and have fewer health issues. The Act requires every publicly-funded school and licensed child care provider to install carbon dioxide monitors in every room. These monitors must meet certain specifications and be installed correctly. The Act also sets a maximum threshold for carbon dioxide levels and requires schools and child care centers to report their levels to the Ministry of Education. The Ministry will publish this information on its website. The Act also requires the Ministry to develop an Air Quality Action Plan, which will include measures to be taken when carbon dioxide levels are high and guidance for addressing the issue. The Minister may also make regulations to enforce compliance with the Act. The Act will come into force three months after it receives Royal Assent. Its short title is the Improving Air Quality for Our Children Act, 2023.
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