Safety risks from heat are being addressed through a new policy. This policy affects how schools decide when outdoor conditions are too harsh for students. A key factor in this decision is the ability of the body to cool itself.

Monitoring of environmental conditions helps officials determine the need for extra breaks or stopping activity altogether. This approach considers multiple factors, not just air temperature.

Further details on this policy and its implementation are available, including how it is being used at one high school to ensure safe participation in outdoor activities.