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Henrico Schools Battle Heat Wave | Richmond News
Henrico County schools are in a full-blown heat crisis as over half of its 74 buildings struggle with broken air conditioning—classrooms hitting 90 degrees and forcing teachers to teach in saunas while parents demand answers. Crews worked through the weekend to fix HVAC systems before Monday’s return, but with kids already suffering headaches from last fall’s heat, officials now admit their $20 million maintenance budget isn’t enough—and are exploring deeper county involvement to prevent future disasters. Classes still start on schedule, with promises to replace mold-damaged furniture, but…
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