Jun 05 2008
Will Your Child’s School be the Next Green School?
Yesterday, the House passed a bill authorizing 20 billion dollars to be spent over the next 5 years to help schools “go green” and become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public Schools Act would modernize school facilities, promote teacher and student health and be more energy efficient. Renovating school buildings to become more energy efficient could also provide important lessons for students about the importance of protecting the environment.
Democrats argue that the bill will reduce illnesses such as asthma and be environmentally beneficial. Some Democratic supporters state that the bill will reduce energy use in school by 35%, carbon monoxide emissions by 40% and water consumption by 30%.
Republicans, including President Bush, see the bill as a federal intrusion into education. President Bush has threatened to veto the bill if it passes the Senate.
Schools would phase in the requirements and be required to use 90% of the funds associated with this bill for the stated purpose by 2013.
What do you think about this bill? Please leave a comment and let me know! I’m interested in hearing your thoughts.
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