The main purpose of the Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act is to enhance understanding and improve policies regarding the effects of wildfire smoke on children in educational and childcare environments. This legislation aims to ensure that children are adequately protected from the health risks associated with exposure to wildfire smoke, particularly during and after wildfire events. Key provisions of the Act include a directive for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collaborate with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.