Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
House Bill Would Pour $100B Into Fixing Aging Public Schools, Prioritizing Low-Income Districts
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This plan would provide $20 billion a year for five years to help public schools fix old buildings. The money would go toward major repairs like fixing leaky roofs, replacing outdated heating and cooling systems, and removing dangerous materials like lead and asbestos.
- The bill focuses on schools that need the most help, especially those in low-income neighborhoods that cannot easily raise money through local taxes. It also sets aside special funding for schools on tribal lands and in rural areas to improve high-speed internet access for students.
- New construction and renovation projects would have to follow 'green' rules to save energy and water. The goal is to create more 'net zero' schools that produce their own renewable energy, while also requiring that construction materials like iron and steel be made in America.
- Beyond direct grants, the policy creates special school infrastructure bonds. These allow local districts to borrow money for construction with the federal government covering the interest costs, making it much cheaper for communities to build new facilities or modernize existing ones.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Rural schools are specifically mentioned as targets for improved high-speed broadband access through the digital learning provisions. Up to 10% of grant funds can go toward expanding internet access for digital learning, which would benefit students in rural farming and ranching communities where broadband infrastructure is often lacking.
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State Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
3 articles$90 Billion Annual Funding Gap Exposes Urgent Need to Modernize America's Aging School Buildings
A new report highlights a massive funding gap in school infrastructure, prompting Senator Jack Reed to advocate for the Rebuild America's Schools Act. The legislation would target federal investments to help local districts address modernization needs and ensure student safety.
House Democrats' infrastructure bill includes $130B for schools
The legislation provides $100 billion in grants and $30 billion in bond authority for high-poverty schools. It requires buildings to comply with green standards and use American-made iron and steel, focusing on safety upgrades like HVAC systems and lead removal.
Schools Would Get $100 Billion for Repairs, Rebuilding in Democrats' Bill
The Rebuild America's Schools Act would provide $70 billion in direct funding and $30 billion in tax-credit bonds. The plan targets schools serving large shares of students in poverty, addressing unsafe conditions and lack of basic resources like high-speed internet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
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