The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6792, seeks to authorize the issuance of state bonds to fund a grant program specifically for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in public schools. The bill empowers the State Bond Commission to issue bonds totaling up to $150 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and $250 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The proceeds from these bonds will be allocated to the Department of Administrative Services to provide grants under the HVAC system grant program.
The primary purpose of this legislation is to secure funding that will enhance the HVAC systems in public schools, thereby improving the learning environment for students. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to facilitate the bond issuance and grant program.