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ID H0075
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
- Creates the Public Education Facilities Fund in the state treasury to provide need-based grants to school districts for construction, remodeling, and maintenance of school facilities directly related to core educational mission, excluding facilities with a primary athletic purpose
- Repeals the existing School Safety and Health Revolving Loan and Grant Fund (Section 33-1017) and the Public School Facilities Cooperative Funding Program (Section 33-909)
- Transfers unobligated funds from the Public School Facilities Cooperative Fund to the new Public Education Facilities Fund by July 1, 2025, or no later than December 1, 2025
- Grants preference to rural schools in awarding funds, with the State Board of Education reviewing applications that must include detailed project plans, 10-year facility plans, budget history, and documentation of financial need
- After June 30, 2025, unexpended funds from the Public School Health Insurance Participation Fund will be split equally between the new Public Education Facilities Fund and the Public Charter School Facilities Program Fund
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to establish the Public Education Facilities Fund and to provide for the transfer of certain moneys.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Bill Previously Held at Desk, Referred to Education
2/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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