Bill > HB07239

This bill establishes a public school district repair and improvement project program to help public school operators (including local school boards, regional education centers, magnet schools, endowed academies, and charter schools) fund minor capital repairs and improvements. The program will allocate state funding annually based on a complex formula that considers total student enrollment, need students (which includes adjustments for students eligible for free/reduced meals, multilingual learners, and special education students), and the local community's economic capacity. Each year, up to $60 million in state bonds will be authorized to fund these grants, with $30 million becoming available on July 1, 2026. Public school operators must apply for grants, use the funds specifically for school infrastructure repairs like building renovations, facility improvements, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work, and roofing, and submit detailed reports on how the money was spent. Recipients must keep financial records for at least three years and can face financial penalties if funds are misused. The program aims to help schools maintain and improve their facilities, prevent more costly future renovations, and ensure safe, accessible learning environments for students and educators.

Budget and Finance

Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee (J)

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