H.R. 4945 · 109th Congress
Expand and Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2006
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Loretta Sanchez
- Introduced
- 2006-03-14
- Latest action
- 2006-03-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Summary
Expand and Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable tax credit to holders of school construction bonds. Sets forth requirements for issues of school construction bonds, including that: (1) 95% of the proceeds of such bonds must be used to construct new elementary and secondary school facilities and provide equipment for such schools; (2) local education agencies must require private business contributions of not less than 10% of the proceeds of an issue; and (3) bonds must be used for schools which meet specified criteria relating to curriculum, the alleviation of classroom overcrowding, and student-teacher ratios. Provides for a national school construction bond limitation of $400 million in 2007 and 2008.