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High Impact

Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act

March 26, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.Dec 11, 2023
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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would authorize $250 million annually for four years to help specific school districts repair or replace aging and unsafe school facilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federally impacted local educational agencies

These districts are eligible to apply for new federal grants to fund school construction and repair projects.

Students and staff in impacted districts

They are the intended users of the school facilities that may be renovated or replaced under this program.

U.S. Department of Education

The agency is tasked with establishing the priority listing for grants and managing the distribution of funds.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes a four-year federal grant program to help school districts that serve large amounts of federal property pay for urgent building repairs and construction. It aims to assist districts that struggle to raise local funds due to the presence of non-taxable federal land.

Key Facts

  • Authorizes $250 million in annual appropriations for four years to fund school infrastructure projects.
  • Targets local educational agencies (LEAs) eligible for Impact Aid, particularly those with limited ability to issue bonds due to non-taxable federal property.
  • Requires 75% of funds to be used for formula and partnership grants, and 25% for specific modernization and improvement grants.
  • Establishes a priority system for grants, starting with emergency repairs for facilities that violate health and safety codes.
  • Allows the Secretary of Education to reserve up to 0.5% of funds for administrative oversight and technical assistance.
  • Requires a local matching contribution for certain partnership grants, based on the district's learning opportunity threshold.
  • Provides supplemental funding that does not replace existing Impact Aid construction funding under section 7007.
  • Includes a sunset provision that expires the grant authority four years after funds are first made available.
  • Funds remain available until expended.

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would authorize $250 million annually for four years to help specific school districts repair or replace aging and unsafe school facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which school districts are eligible for this funding?
Districts eligible for payments under sections 7002 or 7003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
What can the grant money be used for?
The funds are intended for school facility repairs, modernization, renovation, or replacement, with priority given to emergency health and safety hazards.
Does this bill replace existing school construction aid?
No, the bill explicitly states that this funding is in addition to existing amounts authorized under section 7007 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

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Focus on Non-Taxable Land

The bill specifically targets districts that cannot raise local funds due to the presence of large parcels of non-taxable federal property, highlighting a structural funding gap in Impact Aid districts.

Connected Entities

personJulia BrownleyU.S. Representative co-sponsoring the bill.Map →
personLloyd DoggettU.S. Representative co-sponsoring the bill.Map →
personMarilyn StricklandU.S. Representative co-sponsoring the bill.Map →
personRaúl GrijalvaU.S. Representative co-sponsoring the bill.Map →
personJohn GaramendiU.S. Representative who introduced the bill.Map →
organizationDepartment of EducationFederal agency responsible for administering the grants.Map →

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  • Significance75
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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