Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB1275

Introduced
4/3/25  

Caption

Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act

Impact

The proposed legislation designates $250 million annually over four years to be allocated primarily for competitive grants to LEAs facing significant infrastructure challenges. The funds could be utilized for construction, renovation, and repair of educational facilities. Moreover, the Act prioritizes local educational agencies that lack the capacity to issue bonds due to larger parcels of non-taxable federal property within their jurisdictions, which often limits their local funding avenues. The involvement of local governments and schools in partnership with federal resources is a crucial aspect of this bill, with the intention to enhance educational outcomes and provide equitable access to quality school facilities.

Summary

SB1275, known as the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, aims to provide federal funding assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) that are impacted by federal properties. The bill recognizes that many schools serving these agencies are in dire need of facility upgrades and overall modernization in order to maintain a safe and conducive learning environment. Specifically, it addresses the inadequate conditions of some educational facilities and the lack of access to necessary resources for their improvement. This Act is intended to foster a community partnership that facilitates both federal and local contributions to educational infrastructure.

Contention

While the bill reflects a necessary response to long-standing issues related to educational infrastructure, there may be concerns regarding the distribution of funds and the potential bureaucratic implications of such federal-local partnerships. Critics could argue that reliance on federal grants may not solve the underlying funding issues faced by LEAs, particularly in more rural areas where construction costs are significantly higher. Additionally, issues related to the management and oversight of these funds may arise, thereby affecting the timely execution of much-needed facility upgrades.

Congress_id

119-S-1275

Introduced_date

2025-04-03

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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