Bill > HR2629

This bill aims to create a federal-local partnership to address infrastructure and facility needs for local educational agencies (school districts) that receive Impact Aid, which are schools located on or near federal properties like military bases or Native American lands. The bill would authorize $250 million annually for four years to provide competitive and formula grants to these school districts for construction, renovation, and repair of school facilities. Grants will prioritize schools with the most critical infrastructure needs, such as those with health and safety code violations, inadequate technology infrastructure, or poor building conditions. The bill emphasizes helping school districts that have limited capacity to issue bonds or generate local tax revenue, particularly in rural and tribal areas. Districts will be required to contribute a percentage of project costs based on their local funding capacity, with the most economically challenged districts receiving full federal funding. The grants can be used for construction, renovation, and repair of school facilities, but cannot be used to acquire real property. The bill requires annual reporting to Congress on the grant program and includes provisions to carry over grant applications for districts that are not initially funded. The ultimate goal is to improve school infrastructure, ensure student safety, and support educational agencies with limited local funding resources.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2629/all-info