GA HB669

Qualifying low-wealth local school systems become eligible for state capital outlay grants when they contract for school roofing improvements through suppliers approved by cooperative purchasing organizations and designated by the Department of Administrative Services

Roofing improvements are excluded from the definition of "public works construction," exempting them from standard public works bidding requirements (though ancillary items placed on roofs remain covered)

Contracts for roof improvements awarded to state-designated cooperative purchasing suppliers are automatically deemed to satisfy public notice and competitive bidding requirements

Roofing projects must be included in the school system's most recently approved local facilities plan to qualify for the low-wealth capital outlay grants

Effective upon Governor's approval and applies to all contracts entered into on or after the effective date