Resilient Schools Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish the Climate Change Resiliency Program to increase the resiliency of public schools during climate change-related events, natural disasters, and public health crises. Further, ED must establish a related grant program for state educational agencies to implement climate resiliency plans or projects in public schools. Grant recipients must use these funds for certain activities, such as improvements to school buildings and grounds, green infrastructure projects, and projects to increase food supply resiliency. Projects that receive a grant must (1) pay all laborers and mechanics locally prevailing wages, and (2) use only certain U.S.-produced construction materials unless a waiver is secured from ED.
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Resilient Schools Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-2259| Senate
| Updated: 6/24/2021
Resilient Schools Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish the Climate Change Resiliency Program to increase the resiliency of public schools during climate change-related events, natural disasters, and public health crises. Further, ED must establish a related grant program for state educational agencies to implement climate resiliency plans or projects in public schools. Grant recipients must use these funds for certain activities, such as improvements to school buildings and grounds, green infrastructure projects, and projects to increase food supply resiliency. Projects that receive a grant must (1) pay all laborers and mechanics locally prevailing wages, and (2) use only certain U.S.-produced construction materials unless a waiver is secured from ED.
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionBuy American requirementsChild healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightEcologyEducational facilities and institutionsEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFiresFloods and storm protectionFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesFruit and vegetablesGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHorticulture and plantsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLabor standardsLighting, heating, coolingManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMetalsMinority healthNatural disastersNutrition and dietOutdoor recreationPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationScience and engineering educationSolid waste and recyclingVocational and technical educationWages and earningsWetlands