Requires certain school facilities projects constructed by SDA to include solar energy component.

This bill (A5741) requires the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) to include solar energy components - such as solar panels - in new school facility projects for the 31 SDA districts. The requirement applies only to projects advanced from the Statewide strategic plan after bond issuance and financed with proceeds from bonds issued under P.L.2000, c.72, following the bill’s effective date. The SDA may update its model school design program to implement this provision. It does not affect existing school facilities or projects not funded through these specific bond programs.