House Vote: School Modernization & Gulf Coast School Relief
Summary: Provides funding for school modernization and to repair schools damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Result: Bill Passed
A vote for the bill was counted as a + vote (in line with LCCR's position)
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Bill Name: 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act
Bill Number: H.R. 3021
Issue: Education
Date: 06/04/08
Roll Call No. 379
In June 2008, the House passed major school modernization legislation, known as the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act.
The act would authorize $6.4 billion in fiscal 2009 to update and repair public schools nationally and dedicate an additional $100 million per year from fiscal 2009 through 2013 for repairs to public schools damaged by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
It would allow funds to be used for repairs such as eradicating asbestos and lead-based paint, replacing electric wiring and plumbing, purchasing technology, and requiring all repairs to be carried out according to "green" building standards, such as those set by the government's Energy Star rating system.
The act prioritizes funding for local educational agencies (LEAs) that serve the greatest numbers or percentages of children in need and also prioritizes individual schools within those LEAs that are in the poorest condition.
LCCR strongly supports federal funding for school modernization and for ongoing Gulf Coast school relief. By prioritizing high-need districts and schools, this bill does an excellent job of ensuring that federal money would have the greatest impact possible.
Result: The House passed H.R. 3021 (250-164).
