Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act

This bill helps fix and replace unsafe, outdated school buildings in communities that get Impact Aid, including those on or near federal property and Indian lands. It sets up a federal–local partnership to fund school construction, renovation, and repairs so students and staff have safer, healthier places to learn.

It provides $250 million a year for four years. Most of the money (75%) goes to competitive grants for the most urgent needs, like code violations, poor ventilation, unsafe water, structural problems, overcrowding, lack of accessibility, and weak technology access. The rest (25%) goes out by formula. In some districts, funds can also build or repair teacher housing. Funds stay available until used.

When choosing projects, the Education Department looks first at districts with little or no ability to issue bonds or very low property values per student. It also weighs how much land is federal, whether the building will serve community events, if the project can be finished within 24 months, and whether the district can bring other resources, including in‑kind help. Districts with no bond capacity facing top‑priority emergencies can get full federal funding. Others must chip in 10%–25% based on need; some districts pay 25%. Grants of $5 million or less are paid in full; larger grants are paid as work progresses. Money can only be used for construction, renovation, and repairs—not to buy land—and the district must have title or a long‑term lease. Federal dollars must add to, not replace, local funds. Districts apply for grants; if they miss out, their application can roll over within the program window. The Department must publish a yearly report on funded projects.

• Who is affected: School districts that receive Impact Aid because they are on or near federal property or serve students on Indian lands; their students, staff, and teachers who may rely on district housing.
• What changes: Federal grants to fix unsafe buildings, improve air and water quality, expand space and accessibility, modernize technology, and address teacher housing in some areas. Local matches are required for many projects, with in‑kind help allowed.
• When: Four‑year program; funds remain available until spent; projects that can finish within about 24 months get a boost in scoring.