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Bill would require owner's project manager be engaged at time of school‑building‑aid application, proponents say
Summary
Senate Bill 209 would require school districts to retain an owner's project manager (OPM) when applying for building aid for large capital projects. Supporters said early OPM involvement protects state and local investments; critics warned it could create upfront costs for districts and reduce flexibility.
Senate Bill 209, introduced April 15, would require any school district applying for state school building aid for large-scale capital projects to retain an owner's project manager (OPM) at the time of application rather than waiting until state aid is approved.
Senator Daryl Abbas, sponsor of the bill, said the measure responds to experience in towns that completed multi‑million‑dollar renovations under budget and on schedule after involving experienced project managers from the start. "When you're submitting a thoughtful, well‑reasoned application, you really need to have that project manager from the beginning," Abbas said, adding that early engagement can help ensure grant…
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