A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for the renovation of schools.
Allots program funds, after certain reservations, to States for distribution through competitive grants to high-poverty LEAs, rural LEAs, and other LEAs. Requires: (1) 75 percent of program funds to be used for the urgent repair and renovation of public elementary and secondary schools in high-need areas, including renovations to comply with specified accessibility requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and (2) 25 percent for technology activities related to school renovation or for special education activities authorized under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Amends the Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2001 to revise the authorization of appropriations for a charter school credit enhancement initiative program.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1910)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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