Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026

Long-term facility improvements: The bill provides funds to support long-sterm improvements to public school facilities (Section 101(a)).

Support for underserved areas: Funds are reserved specifically for assistance to Bureau-funded schools and allocations for outlying areas (Section 101(b)).

Improved learning environments: Grants can be used to improve indoor air quality, reduce excessive classroom noise, and enhance energy and water efficiency (Section 301(a)).

Safety and security enhancements: Funds are available to ensure building envelopes protect occupants from natural elements and human threats, as well as to implement security design elements (Section 301(a)).

Digital access: Up to 10 percent of funds can be used to expand access to high-speed broadband to support digital learning, specifically for schools that lack such access (Section 103(c) and Section 301(b)).

Health and safety protections: The bill allows for the reduction or elimination of toxic substances like lead, asbestos, and mold (Section s 301(a)).

Foundation repair assistance: Provides funds to help local educational agencies repair or replace concrete school foundations damaged by the presence of pyrrhotite (Section 602(a)).

State matching requirements: States are required to contribute an amount from non-Federal sources equal to 10 percent of their allocation (Section 102(c)(1)(A)).

Restrictions on charter school funding: Covered funds cannot be used for the facilities of a public charter school that is operated or managed by a for-profit entity (Section 302(b)(1)).

Charter school leasing restrictions: Funds are prohibited for charter schools that lease facilities from an individual or for-profit entity where that entity has a management or governance role (Section 302(b)(2)).

Prohibited facility uses: Funds cannot be used for facilities primarily used for athletic contests or exhibitions where admission is charged to the general public (Section 302(a)(2)).

Prohibited central office use: Funds may not be used for central offices or operation centers that are not primarily used to educate students (Section 302(a)(4)).