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"Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act"

Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act of 2025

United States H.R. 5123 2025
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Primary Sponsor
Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY-20]
Democratic · United States
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The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act would provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the authority and resources to better protect against poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools. IAQ is essential for people suffering from asthma, as poor ventilation and indoor pollutants can trigger attacks and worsen respiratory health.

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Core Patient Populations

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Children and adults living with asthma.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session119th Congress (2025-2026)
Introduced2025-09-03
CommitteeHouse - Energy and Commerce

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Law 56

Act for the Treatment of Schoolchildren with Asthma, Diabetes, and Other Diseases

This law mandates that students with asthma or diabetes be permitted to self-administer their prescribed medications while at school, on school grounds, during school-sponsored activities, or on a school bus. It requires the Department of Education to develop training protocols for staff to assist students in these emergencies.

Puerto Rico Law 56 of 2006
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Administrative Order 473

Administrative Order 473: Asthma Management Action Plan

Establishes an asthma management action plan for all patients with asthma, requiring annual medical certification for students to ensure schools have actionable emergency plans.

Puerto Rico Administrative Order 473
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Puerto Rico Asthma Medication Self-Administration Regulation

Regulations governing the student’s self-administration of Asthma medications in public and private schools

Proposed regulations by the Puerto Rico Department of Health and Department of Education to establish guidelines for students to self-administer asthma medication during school hours in both public and private schools.

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