Grants for Healthier and Greener Schools
This act proposes providing grants to public schools for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. The goal is to create healthier learning environments and reduce energy costs, prioritizing schools in underserved communities.
Key points
Schools can get money for upgrades to improve air quality, lighting, and heating/cooling systems.
Funds available for installing solar panels, wind turbines, and other green energy sources.
Possibility of funding charging stations for electric school buses.
Priority for grants given to schools in areas affected by pollution or disasters, and those with a high percentage of low-income students.
Requires fair wages for workers on projects funded by these grants.
Expired
Citizen Poll