Reopen and Rebuild America's Schools: Funding for Facilities and Digital Learning
This act aims to improve public school facilities across the U.S. through grants and bonds. Citizens can expect safer, healthier, and more modern educational environments for their children, along with enhanced access to high-speed internet in schools. The legislation also provides specific aid for schools affected by foundation issues.
Key points
Funding for school repairs and new construction: Ensuring safer and more modern learning conditions for students.
Support for high-need schools: Prioritizing facilities with the highest numbers of low-income students and limited funding capacity.
Building standards: New projects must meet hazard-resistance, energy, and water efficiency standards, and incorporate green practices.
Assistance for pyrrhotite-affected schools: Special grants for repairing school foundations damaged by pyrrhotite.
Increased digital learning access: Funds can be used to expand high-speed broadband access in schools to support digital learning.
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