An act relating to the creation of the School Construction Aid Task Force

This bill creates the School Construction Aid Task Force to study and make recommendations about how Vermont funds and manages school building projects. The Task Force will include representatives from the legislature, state agencies, and education and construction organizations, with the State Treasurer serving as chair. Its main duties are to review current school facility conditions, examine funding options, and develop criteria for prioritizing construction aid, with a required report due by January 15, 2024. The group will meet for up to 10 sessions and will receive $200,000 in funding to hire experts and cover administrative costs. The Task Force will dissolve on July 1, 2024, after submitting its final report to relevant legislative committees.