AN ACT EXTENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM.

HB 6788 extends the Air Quality Improvement Grant Program by one year and expands eligible uses to include furnace replacements and HVAC system upgrades. This directly affects school districts in Connecticut that previously missed grant opportunities, allowing them to improve indoor air quality for students, staff, and educators. The bill modifies Section 10-265t of the general statutes to permit these specific uses of grant funds. The change provides a renewed funding window for schools seeking to address indoor air quality concerns through heating and ventilation improvements.