State to provide HEPA air purifiers to K-12 classrooms

The state departments of health and education are teaming up to provide portable, high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) systems at no cost to accredited K-12 schools throughout South Dakota.

'Improved indoor air quality will greatly enhance learning environments for both students and teachers,' said Melissa Magstadt, Cabinet Secretary of the South Dakota Dept. of Health.

Three models of air purifyi…