The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1393 aims to authorize state grant commitments for various public school building projects and revise existing statutes related to school construction. The bill empowers the Commissioner of Administrative Services to enter into grant commitments for eligible projects based on a prioritized list submitted to a committee of the General Assembly. This list includes estimated costs and grant amounts for specific school projects across different districts, such as Fairfield, Greenwich, Norwich, and Plainville. The bill also addresses previously authorized projects that have undergone significant changes in scope or cost, allowing for reauthorization of their funding.

Additionally, the bill introduces amendments to section 10-285a of the general statutes, specifically regarding funding percentages for school building projects that incorporate early childhood care and education programs or special education programs. The proposed changes include an increase of fifteen percentage points to the funding percentage for projects that include designated spaces for these programs, with a cap of one hundred percent. The bill stipulates that recipient districts must maintain these programs for a minimum of ten to twenty years, depending on the type of program. The effective dates for these amendments are set for July 1, 2025, while the grant commitments can be enacted immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 10-285a