Education (Higher Education)

HD 371 restricts state funding for higher education capital projects by requiring them to meet specific geographic or timing criteria. Projects must either have started construction before July 1, 2021; be located in or adjacent to a "gateway municipality" (as defined by state law); or be within a gateway municipality, within 2000 feet of city hall, and within 500 feet of public transportation upon completion. This bill directly affects institutions seeking state capital investment funds for new construction or major renovations. The law ensures funds support projects aligned with state-defined gateway city development goals, not all higher education capital projects.