HB 1824
From the 80(R) Session
Villarreal
Building Environmentally Friendly Schools
Introduced: Referred to Public Education
TAGS: environment, education
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Updated by Adoto
on Feb 25, 2007 14:36:41

Summary


Mike Villareal (D-San Antonio) filed this bill to increase state aid to districts that meet guidelines established by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.

Background


Researchers have found that environmentally friendly schools can save districts tens of thousands of dollars and provide a more comfortable learning environment for students.

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State House press release

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by Adoto on Feb 25, 2007 14:41:02
Making schools environmentally sustainable, and perhaps even off the grid could save districts tons of money. Now if only districts could spend money responsibly...
by MEGABITE on Feb 26, 2007 8:58:22
Opinions vary as to whether or not it would be cheaper and more "comfortable"

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