Bill
HB 6788
Overview: HB 6788, AN ACT EXTENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM, REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education, Introduced: January 29, 2025Purpose and Inten
Overview: HB 6788, AN ACT EXTENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM, REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education, Introduced: January 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to extend the implementation timeline for the state's Air Quality Improvement Grant Program, which provides funding to schools to improve indoor air quality and reduce exposure to air pollutants.
Key Provisions:
- Extends the implementation deadline for the Air Quality Improvement Grant Program by two years, from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028.
- Maintains the program's existing structure, which offers grants to public schools to install air filtration systems, upgrade HVAC equipment, and implement other measures to improve indoor air quality.
- Continues the requirement for the state's Department of Education to administer the grant program and provide technical assistance to participating schools.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Public schools across the state will have additional time to apply for and utilize the grant funding to address indoor air quality issues.
- The extension will allow more schools to benefit from the program and improve the health and well-being of students and staff.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Education for review and consideration.
- If passed, the extended implementation timeline would take effect immediately, allowing schools to continue accessing the grant program through June 2028.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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