AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS AND REVISIONS TO THE SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS STATUTES.

SB 1393 authorizes the state to commit grant funds for specific public school building projects approved by a legislative committee by February 1, 2025. It directly affects school districts planning new construction or expansions, including projects like Norwich’s John M. Moriarty Elementary School and Fairfield Woods Middle School. The bill adds two key provisions: it boosts state grant funding by 15 percentage points (up to 100%) for projects including early childhood programs (birth-5) or special education spaces, requiring districts to maintain these programs for 10-20 years. These changes take effect July 1, 2025, and apply to new building projects or expansions that incorporate these designated program spaces.