The Greens accuse the government of failing to provide heat protection in daycare centers and schools. Specifically, it is about a lack of data. "It is worrying that the state government is groping in the dark on such an important topic," said MP Christin Melcher. She had submitted minor questions on the subject to the state parliament. The Ministry of Education did not feel able to answer all questions fully and on time, citing the excessive amount of work involved.
"The Ministry of Education doesn't seem to care about the heat in our classrooms. Because it has no idea how many lessons are canceled in Saxony due to the heat," Melcher speculated. The ministry also lacks an overview of heat-related emergencies such as heatstroke or circulatory collapse. "Especially in times of climate change, it is important to find a way to deal with the increasing number of hot days. But so far, the state has no clear strategy for better heat protection measures in schools and daycare centers."
The Greens are calling for a state-wide monitoring of heat and health consequences in daycare centers and schools, binding guidelines on the cancellation or reduction of lessons due to heat and a clear strategy for heat protection measures, including secure funding. "We finally need reliable data on the topic of heat and a nationwide strategy. Because without figures, we remain blind to the dangers."
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