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MS SB2430

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Educational Facilities Revolving Loan Fund Program administered by the State Department of Education to provide interest-free loans to public school districts for repairs/renovations to existing buildings, prekindergarten facility improvements, and career and technical education facility construction or upgrades

  • Sets maximum loan limits of $1,000,000 per district in outstanding loans per fiscal year and $1,000,000 maximum per single project, with loans repayable over no more than 10 years

  • Transfers all remaining funds from the State Public School Building Fund to the new Educational Facilities Revolving Loan Fund as of July 1, 2022, and redirects the monthly $1,666,666 sales tax allocation previously going to the old fund

  • Prohibits use of loan funds for athletic facilities and allows up to 3% of the fund balance annually for administrative costs, with 95% available for loans

  • Allows school districts to use up to $500,000 per year from the program to pay principal and interest on bonds or notes issued between July 1, 2017 and July 1, 2022 for capital improvements

Legislative Description

Educational Facilities Revolving Loan Fund Program; create for purpose of improving educational facilities.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Education2/15/2022
Education1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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