There is no air conditioning in my classroom and it is very hot. Are rooms required to have air conditioning when temperatures are high?

Unfortunately, there are currently no temperature guidelines requiring schools to use air conditioning, though the union has been pushing for them for some time.   

If the situation has been caused by a broken central cooling system, notify the union's safety/health department (212-598-9287) and we will contact the Division of School Facilities to see if repairs are forthcoming.  

Window units that are broken/malfunctioning/nonexistent have to be replaced or purchased by the principal within the school budget. However, this also is dependent upon whether the school has the electrical capacity to handle the additional load for the units, and there is no requirement for principals to purchase or replace air conditioners. 

Chapter Leaders can try to intervene, especially if there are students with medical needs or IEPs specifying an air conditioned room. Alternatively, schools can relocate students and staff from rooms