Abstract: An electromagnetic ventilation valve includes a fixed member defining at least a first aperture therethrough. A movable member having at least one magnetically reactive element positioned thereon is juxtaposed next to the fixed member. The movable member further defines at least a second aperture therethrough and is translatable between at least an opened and a closed position. The opened position corresponds to the first and second apertures substantially in full registration one with the other and defining an air passage therethrough. The closed position corresponds to the first and second apertures in non-registration to close the air passage. At least one electromagnet is located proximate to the magnetically reactive element such that activation of the electromagnet causes the movable member to translate between the opened and closed positions.