Central Bucks Today

Reps. Kristin Marcell, Joe Hogan, and Shelby Labs have announced that the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) will receive funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Environmental Repairs Grant Program. The grant amounts to $197,613 and is aimed at upgrading facilities.

The Environmental Repairs Grant Program supports public schools in addressing environmental hazards within their buildings. "As a former school board member and member of MBIT’s Executive Council, I am pleased MBIT is receiving funding for these facility updates," said Marcell. She emphasized her commitment to advocating for healthy learning environments across the Commonwealth.

Hogan expressed similar sentiments: "As I've said before students can't learn if they aren't in safe and healthy schools. This money will go a long way in achieving that goal so that every student can reach their potential."

Labs also highlighted the importance of the funding: "This important funding is crucial in ensuring our students and teachers can continue to learn and teach in a healthy and safe environment."

The grants are available to Pennsylvania school districts, career and technical education centers (CTCs), and charter schools. They can be used for projects such as improving water infrastructure, eliminating contamination, installing treatment devices to reduce lead and other contaminants, remediating mold or asbestos contamination, among other initiatives targeting environmental hazards in school buildings.