What does Preamble of Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To provide Federal-local community partnership construction funding to local educational agencies eligible to receive payments under the Impact Aid program,' aims to provide construction funding. The funding is intended for local educational agencies. These agencies must be eligible to receive payments under the Impact Aid program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act.

What does FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. of Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act do?

This section outlines findings regarding the condition of school facilities in federally impacted local educational agencies (FILEAs). The findings indicate that many FILEAs have facilities that do not meet basic life-safety standards and are often quite old. A significant number of FILEAs lack the financial capacity to address these facility needs, often due to large amounts of non-taxable federal property. The Act aims to establish a collaborative partnership between the federal government and local communities to provide funding for FILEA facility improvements. The Act proposes two types of grants: formula grants for FILEAs unable to issue bonds and partnership grants requiring a local match. Grants will also be provided to modernize and improve buildings, referencing section 7007(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

What does IMPACT AID CONSTRUCTION GRANTS AUTHORIZED. of Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act do?

This section authorizes appropriations for Impact Aid construction grants. Funding is authorized for 4 fiscal years, starting with $250,000,000 for the first year. 75% of funds are designated for competitive grants and 25% for formula grants. Funds remain available until expended, with a sunset after 4 years. The Secretary of Education may reserve up to 0.5% of funds for technical assistance and oversight.

What does COMPETITIVE GRANT AWARDS BASED ON FACILITY CONDITION. of Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act do?

This section establishes a process for the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants based on the condition of local educational agency facilities. Grants are prioritized in two tiers based on the severity of facility issues. Priority one grants are awarded to agencies with facilities posing immediate health hazards, failing to meet safety standards, or lacking adequate capacity or infrastructure. Facilities qualifying for priority one include those violating building codes, failing to meet CDC standards, not meeting student capacity or accessibility standards, or lacking technology infrastructure. Agencies eligible under specific ESA sections (7003(a)(1)(C)) may also qualify for priority one grants if their teacher housing needs repair or new construction. Priority two grants are awarded to agencies with facilities in poor condition, not meeting structural or health standards, or lacking adequate technology infrastructure. Facilities qualifying for priority two include those with poor indoor air quality, hazardous substances, unsafe drinking water, energy inefficiency, or structural deficiencies. Similar to priority one, agencies eligible under ESA section 7003(a)(1)(C) may qualify for priority two grants if they have a need for teacher housing.

What does FORMULA GRANTS. of Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act do?

The Secretary of Education makes payments from designated funds under section 3(a)(1)(B)(ii). Payments are made in accordance with section 7007(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 with exceptions. Exceptions include calculations for weighted student units for certain local educational agencies.

What does APPLICATION. of Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act do?

This section outlines the application process for local educational agencies seeking grants under section 4. Eligible agencies desiring a grant must submit an application. The Secretary of Education will determine the appropriate timing and content of the application.

What does AWARD CRITERIA. of Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act do?

The Secretary of Education applies a facility condition priority listing when awarding grants under section 4. The Secretary considers local educational agencies with limited or no capacity to issue bonds first. Agencies with a total assessed value of real property under $50,000,000 are prioritized. The Secretary then considers agencies with a total assessed value of real property under $100,000,000 or less than the state average per student. Final considerations include student demographics, learning opportunity thresholds, and project feasibility.

What does PAYMENTS. of Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act do?

This section outlines payment procedures for grants awarded under this Act. Local educational agencies with no bond-issuing capacity (as described in section 4(1)) receive full grant payments. Other local educational agencies are required to pay a percentage of the total project cost, varying based on their learning opportunity threshold. Agencies with a learning opportunity threshold of 80% or greater pay 10% of the total cost. Agencies with a threshold between 50% and 79.9% pay 20% of the total cost. Agencies with a threshold below 50% pay 25% of the total cost. Local educational agencies eligible for payments under section 7002 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and not described in paragraph (1) of section 4, pay a 25% non-Federal share. Agencies receiving grants of $5,000,000 or less receive full payment. For grants exceeding $5,000,000, payments are made after approval of drawings and specifications by the Secretary of Education and entry into a construction contract. Unexpended funds must be redistributed according to section 7007(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

What does GENERAL PROVISIONS. of Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act do?

Grant funds under this Act may be used for construction, renovation, or repair of school facilities. Local educational agencies may use in-kind contributions to meet the non-Federal share requirement. Funds awarded under this Act must be used to supplement, not supplant, non-Federal funds. The Secretary of Education must submit an annual report on the grant program. Unfunded grant applications may be considered for the following fiscal year.

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Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act

Last updated: 4/3/2025 · Introduced: 4/3/2025

Author: Mazie Hirono (D-HI)

TL;DR (AI)

The Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act authorizes appropriations for Impact Aid construction grants to local educational agencies eligible to receive payments under the Impact Aid program.
The Act establishes a collaborative partnership between the federal government and local communities to provide funding for facility improvements in federally impacted local educational agencies.
Grants are provided to modernize and improve buildings, with 75% of funds designated for competitive grants and 25% for formula grants.
The Secretary of Education awards competitive grants based on the condition of local educational agency facilities, prioritizing those with immediate health hazards, safety standard failures, or inadequate capacity or infrastructure.
Grant funds may be used for construction, renovation, or repair of school facilities, and must be used to supplement, not supplant, non-Federal funds.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2629(In Committee)Official page

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