CT HB05147

Caps the total reimbursement percentage for school building project grants at 100%, effective July 1, 2026

Provides a 5 percentage point increase in reimbursement for municipalities that comply with housing growth plans, qualify as transit-oriented communities, or have adopted development districts with the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority

Renames the School Building Projects Advisory Council to the School Safety and Security Infrastructure Advisory Council, shifting its focus from building construction to safety and security matters

Transfers council leadership from the Commissioner of Administrative Services to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, with new appointments required by September 1, 2026

Reconstitutes the six Governor-appointed council members to include experts in school safety planning, physical infrastructure hardening, and campus safety, plus representatives from rural and urban school districts