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# Green New Deal for Public Schools Act Summary This bill establishes a comprehensive federal program to modernize America's public schools with a focus on environmental sustainability, educational equity, and climate resilience. The legislation creates three major grant programs funded over 10 years: Climate Capital Facilities Grants ($446 billion) to retrofit or build energy-efficient, zero-carbon school buildings; Resource Block Grants ($250 billion) to hire additional educators, counselors, and support staff in under-resourced schools; and Educational Equity Planning Grants ($100 million) to help regional school districts address educational inequities. The bill also dedicates $74 billion annually to Title I schools and increases federal special education funding, reaching 40 percent of costs by 2036. The legislation prioritizes the most economically disadvantaged communities by targeting schools ranked in the bottom third by vulnerability index and requiring at least 50 percent of climate resiliency funding for environmental justice areas. It mandates prevailing wages, apprenticeships, and local hiring for construction and staffing projects while promoting union membership for new employees. Additionally, the bill requires schools to serve as community resilience centers during disasters and integrate climate education into curricula. Implementation occurs over a 10-year period with measurable benchmarks, and schools must publicly report their progress on digital platforms accessible to all community members.

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