Connecticut House Bill HB05836

Connecticut 2011 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/24/11
• Refer: 1/24/11

Caption

An Act Concerning School Building Projects At Eleven Schools In Wallingford.

Impact

The bill's passage would amend current provisions under section 10-283 of the general statutes, which regulates the prioritization of school construction projects in the state. By allowing these eleven projects to be considered for grants, it addresses urgent infrastructure needs in Wallingford's educational facilities. Upon approval, this adjustment could streamline funding for necessary repairs and renovations, reinforcing the state's commitment to maintaining safe and functional learning environments.

Summary

House Bill 05836 aims to include specific school building projects in Wallingford under the 2011 school construction priority list. It explicitly allows the town of Wallingford to add these projects, which involve roof replacements for eleven different schools, ensuring they will be eligible for state grant commitments if the requisite application is submitted by the town prior to a specified deadline. This bill was introduced by Representative Fritz and referred to the Committee on Education for further consideration.

Contention

While there may not be significant indicated opposition to the bill within the available records, notable points of discussion could revolve around the prioritization of funding for specific school districts over others. Questions may arise concerning equity in the distribution of educational resources and whether this bill sets a precedent for similar projects in districts that may also be in need of infrastructure support. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the existing prioritization criteria under section 10-283 might be scrutinized in light of these new provisions.