Hawaii SB2583 mandates heat acclimatization and practice policies for student outdoor activities to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Hawaii SB2583 requires the board of education to adopt a heat acclimatization and practice policy for students in grades kindergarten to twelve. The policy must be based on the Hawaii Athletic Trainers Association's Heat Acclimatization and Practice Policy of 2017, with updates as needed. The policy includes thresholds for modifying, postponing, or canceling activities based on wet-bulb globe temperature measurements, hydration protocols, and safeguards for students with medical conditions.

Hawaii SB2583 mandates heat acclimatization and practice policies for student outdoor activities to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Hawaii SB2583 requires the board of education to adopt a heat acclimatization and practice policy for students in grades kindergarten to twelve. The policy must be based on the Hawaii Athletic Trainers Association's Heat Acclimatization and Practice Policy of 2017, with updates as needed. The policy includes thresholds for modifying, postponing, or canceling activities based on wet-bulb globe temperature measurements, hydration protocols, and safeguards for students with medical conditions.