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House Bill No. 5506
Public Act No. 22-118 513 of 739
defined in section 10-262u, in paying for general improvements to school buildings. For purposes of this section "general improvements to school buildings" means work that (1) is generally not eligible for reimbursement pursuant to chapter 173, and (2) is to (A) replace windows, doors, boilers and other heating and ventilation system components, internal communications and technology systems, lockers, floors, cafeteria equipment and ceilings, including the installation of new drop ceilings, (B) upgrade restrooms including the replacement of fixtures and related water supplies and drainage, (C) upgrade and replace lighting, including energy efficient upgrades to lighting systems and controls to increase efficiency, and reduce consumption levels and cost, (D) upgrade entryways, driveways, parking areas, play areas and athletic fields, (E) upgrade equipment, including, but not limited to, the following equipment purchased on or after November 1, 2017: Cabinets, computers, laptops and related equipment and accessories, (F) repair roofs, including the installation of energy efficient fixtures and systems and environmental enhancements, or (G) install or upgrade security equipment that is consistent with the school safety infrastructure [standards, developed by the School Safety Infrastructure Council, pursuant to] criteria described in section 10-292r, including, but not limited to, video surveillance devices and fencing, provided "general improvements to school buildings" may include work not specified in this subdivision if the alliance district provides justification for such work acceptable to the Commissioner of Administrative Services, but shall not include routine maintenance such as painting, cleaning, equipment repair or other minor repairs or work done at the administrative facilities of a board of education. Sec. 378. Subsection (a) of section 10-284 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2022): (a) The Commissioner of Administrative Services shall have