2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 393 - School Property
NRS 393.391 - Legislative findings and declarations. [Effective through June 30, 2023.]

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:

1. Studies have found that:

(a) Approximately 41 percent of the school districts in the United States need to update or replace the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in at least half of their schools;

(b) Most heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems are improperly installed;

(c) Most classrooms fail to meet minimum standards for ventilation rates;

(d) Many of the problems with heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems are linked to the use of inadequately trained personnel to install, test, adjust and balance heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems; and

(e) Improved rates of ventilation and reduced carbon dioxide concentrations can increase pupil performance.

2. Ventilation systems that are not properly installed, inadequate, inefficient or poorly maintained can significantly increase costs to a public school.

3. Ventilation systems should operate as efficiently as possible and inspections and repairs should be performed by qualified personnel.

4. In addition to increasing the risk of infectious, airborne diseases, inadequate ventilation systems in public schools negatively impact the health and learning of pupils.

5. Improving indoor air quality in public schools may protect the health of pupils and school staff, improve attendance, improve pupil performance, reduce the risk of infectious, airborne diseases and save energy.

6. Public schools should have functioning ventilation systems that meet or exceed recommended health and safety standards for classrooms.

7. Consistent, statewide standards are necessary to protect the health and safety of pupils, the ability of pupils to learn effectively and the health and safety of school staff in this State.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1769)