An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, repealing provisions relating to maintenance program and to building condition assessments and further providing for project reimbursement and for applicability.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how Pennsylvania public schools receive funding for construction and renovation projects. It repeals existing rules about maintenance programs and building condition assessments. The bill creates a new grant program for schools to fund projects like roof repairs, HVAC upgrades, and safety improvements, but requires a 50% local match. It also establishes a system for prioritizing grant applications based on factors like school wealth and building conditions, and outlines a reimbursement process for approved projects.
Key provisions
- Creates a new grant program for school entities to fund maintenance and renovation projects.
- Requires a 50% local match for grant awards.
- Establishes a rubric for prioritizing grant applications, considering factors like school wealth and building conditions.
- Sets a maximum grant award of $1,000,000.
- Allocates 25% of the state's school building project appropriation to the maintenance project grant program.
- Requires 20% of the program's funds to be used for school building safety and security.
- Establishes a reimbursement process with installment payments over 20 years.
- Allows for retroactive reimbursement for projects started before July 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Public Schools
- School Boards
- School Administrators
- Students
- Taxpayers
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Danielle Friel Otten
Manuel Guzman
Matthew Bradford
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