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DE HR29

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Lavelle

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Brandywine School District's Hanby Elementary School and Bush Early Education Center as Delaware's first LEED-certified school
  • Building combines two former programs (Brandywood Elementary and Bush Schools) into one state-of-the-art facility serving 800 students
  • Features environmentally friendly design including rooftop rainwater collection system, heavily insulated walls, energy-efficient equipment, and LED lighting
  • LEED certification provides third-party verification of high performance in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality
  • Construction was supported by a $950,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Department of Education; building partially named after the Hanby family who donated the land

Legislative Description

Recognizing Brandywine School District's Hanby Elementary School And Bush Early Education Center As The First School In Delaware To Be Leed-certified.

Last Action

Passed in House by Voice Vote

5/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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