Provides matching grant moneys to assist school districts with school renovation projects

This bill creates a matching grant program in Missouri to help school districts fund renovation projects that maintain or improve school facilities, such as repairing roofs, heating systems, windows, or addressing environmental health issues. Under the program, the state would provide grants covering up to sixty percent of the estimated total cost for eligible projects, provided the school district allocates its own funds to cover the remaining portion. The bill establishes a specific fund for these grants and outlines a priority system that favors districts affected by natural disasters, those with rapidly growing student populations, or those with lower property wealth per student. School districts must submit detailed applications to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which reviews projects based on eligibility criteria and available funding before awarding money.