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This bill modifies Alaska's school construction and major maintenance funding regulations by changing the rules for bond debt reimbursement and grant eligibility. For school districts seeking state grants, the bill adjusts the submission deadline for six-year capital improvement plans from September 1 to July 1 and maintains existing requirements for detailed project documentation, property insurance, and preventive maintenance plans. The bill limits municipalities to receiving reimbursement for no more than one school construction project and two major maintenance projects from the state's priority ranking list, with an exception allowing funding for all major maintenance projects ranked within the top 20. Additionally, the bill changes the time frame for bond debt reimbursement eligibility, effectively postponing these new restrictions until July 1, 2025. The legislation aims to provide more structured and controlled financial support for school infrastructure improvements while ensuring that school districts maintain comprehensive maintenance and planning strategies.

Education

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB42