FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDING FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES
See our new webpage for the latest information on the economic stimulus package providing funds for public school and higher education modernization and repair, how to prepare for it, and how to make best use of the money. Includes links to current news and journal articles, related events, and an array of helpful NCEF Resource Lists. Good Buildings, Better Schools: An Economic Stimulus Opportunity.
Advocates federal spending to improve the condition of school buildings, noting the respective short- and long-term economic benefits of construction industry promotion and an improved learning environment. Includes an examination of the size and condition of the U.S. school inventory, a discussion of the importance of school facility quality, details on how capital investment in schools can improve local economies and close achievement gaps between low- and higher-income students. Key Role of Construction in Each State's Economy
Associated General Contractors has compiled economic data which estimates the impact of $1 billion of construction spending on a state's economy. Fact sheets on each state are downloadable and include data on the economic impact of stimulus investment; construction employment; nonresidential construction; and construction industry pay. A state-by-state table of stimulus impact is provided, as well as a list of data sources and a description of the methodology used in estimating construction outlays and economic impact School Infrastructure Funding Need.
New research study tracks the current level of school infrastructure funding in all 50 states. The report concludes that the total estimated national need is approximately $254.6 billion, The study also examines the nature and impact of recent court cases that have addressed school infrastructure. Includes major policy recommendations that the federal government assume a strong leadership role and direct funding to states.