Advocates in California, including parents and Clean Air Allies co-founder JuNelle Harris, are urging for improved indoor air quality in schools through enhanced HVAC systems. Over $190 million from the CalSHAPE program is designated for upgrades but applications have unexpectedly closed. Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi is pushing to release the funds while legislative hurdles remain with committee chair Cottie Petrie-Norris focusing on utility costs. The situation highlights ongoing debates over the management of funds intended for enhancing school infrastructure and student health.
"We want clean air in all schools," said JuNelle Harris, the co-founder of Clean Air Allies. "All California schools need good HVAC."
"These grants are vital to ensuring safe and healthy classrooms and would help offset significant local costs," said HBCSD Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Gary Stine.
"I think we should spend that money for what it was intended for," he said regarding the CalSHAPE funds.
"I'm committed to scrutinizing all programs to ensure they are worthwhile investments for the California families who are paying for them," said committee chair Cottie Petrie-Norris.
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