Updating School Safety Standards | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

After 60 years of outdated rules, the state board of health is finally modernizing school safety standards — finally tackling critical issues like indoor air quality and extreme weather. Budget delays stalled progress, but new legislative approval has kicked off a phased rollout, starting this July with air quality and temperature readiness. Schools get free templates and radon test kits to help. Phase two expands local involvement, and phase three will enforce classroom temperature ranges — all aiming for full implementation by July 2027. It’s time to bring school safety into the 21st…