This is a tremendous victory for public schools, educators and children. The legislation authorizes $6.4 billion annually to help state and school districts address school conditions that compromise learning and teaching. The bill also creates more than 100,000 well-paying construction jobs and supports AFT efforts to promote green, sustainable schools.
THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSED H.R. 3021, THE 21ST CENTURY GREEN HIGH-PERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ACT, BY A VOTE OF 250-164.
by Toneshia Harris | Jun 1, 2008 | Local News