What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 2660.
Safer Schools: Grants for Toxic Substance Remediation
This act aims to enhance safety in schools and childcare facilities by providing grants for the removal of harmful substances. This will ensure a healthier environment for children and staff, while schools receive financial support for necessary renovations and inspections. The act prioritizes assistance for facilities in low-income areas and emphasizes the use of American materials and labor.
Key points
Grants for inspections, testing, and removal of toxic substances (e.g., lead, asbestos, PCBs) and improvement of indoor air quality in public schools, early childhood education programs, and childcare facilities.
Prioritized support for facilities in high-poverty areas and those near contaminated sites.
Requirement for using American-made products (iron, steel, manufactured products) and employing qualified apprentices in projects funded by these grants.
Increased transparency through public disclosure of information on school contamination and program results.
Authorization of $5.2 billion annually for fiscal years 2022-2032 to carry out the toxic substance remediation program.
Status:
Expired
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