CT SB01393

Authorizes the Commissioner of Administrative Services to enter into state grant commitments for eight school building projects totaling approximately $171.8 million in estimated grants, including new construction at Norwich elementary schools ($59.3M and $61.2M grants) and renovation at Middle School of Plainville ($40.5M grant)

Approves reauthorization for Platt Technical High School project with increased costs from $124.6 million to $175.2 million, with the state grant covering the full project cost

Increases state grant reimbursement rates by 15 percentage points (capped at 100%) for elementary school projects that include space for early childhood care and education programs serving children birth to age five, with a 10-year maintenance requirement

Increases grant reimbursement rates by 15 percentage points for school building projects that include designated space for special education programs, requiring districts to maintain the space for at least 10 years

Provides a 15 percentage point grant increase for buildings used exclusively for early childhood or special education programs, with a 20-year program maintenance requirement