accommodation schools; building renewal grants

HB 2302 establishes a state fund to provide grants for school facility maintenance and repairs. School districts qualify if they submit preventive maintenance plans, with priority given to projects addressing immediate safety risks or building closures (called "critical" projects). Funds can cover major renovations, system upgrades, and infrastructure to extend building life but cannot be used for new construction, aesthetic remodeling, demolition, or routine maintenance. Accommodation schools are generally excluded, except for pre-2014 buildings funded by a prior program. Grants must be spent within 12 months (or extended for longer projects) and require annual reporting on fund usage.