Committee advances bill to ease state‑local match for small school districts' capital projects
Senate Bill 82, sponsored by Senator Solis, would reduce state‑local matching requirements and ease waiver criteria for small and rural school districts seeking Public School Capital Outlay funds; the committee gave the bill a due‑pass recommendation after supporters said construction costs have surged in recent years.
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Senate Bill 82, which would modify Public School Capital Outlay rules to reduce local match requirements and broaden waiver eligibility for smaller school districts, received a due‑pass recommendation from the Senate Education Committee following testimony from school leaders and district representatives.
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