H.R. 4310, The School Energy Crisis Relief Act

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H.R. 4310 would authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish a program of energy assistance grants to local educational agencies.

Detailed Summary

School Energy Crisis Relief Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grants program for eligible local educational agencies that have experienced the highest percentage increase (or expenditure increase) in transportation and heating fuel costs among all local educational agencies (LEA's) in a state for a specific time period during the current school year, in comparison to the same time period during the prior school year.

Authorizes the use of funds for: (1) the cost of transportation or heating fuel purchased by eligible LEA's; or (2) transportation fuel purchased by entities under contract to provide transportation services to such LEA's.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/5/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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