Green New Deal for Public Schools: Infrastructure, Staffing, and Climate Resilience.
This act authorizes billions in funding to transform public schools into healthy, zero-carbon facilities resilient to climate change. Citizens will benefit from safer, cleaner learning environments for children, local job creation, and schools serving as vital community support centers during emergencies.
Key points
School Modernization: Grants fund the removal of contaminants (asbestos, lead) and conversion to all-electric, energy-efficient, zero-carbon buildings, improving student health and reducing utility costs.
Increased Staffing: Significant funding to hire more mental health professionals, nurses, counselors, and teachers, aiming for better student-to-staff ratios and improved student support.
Local Job Creation: Projects require prevailing wages and mandate that at least 30% of grant-funded jobs be filled by local community members.
Community Resilience: Schools will be equipped to function as "Community Resiliency Centers," providing shelter, resources, and essential services during natural disasters and public health crises.
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