During the 2025 legislative session, Connecticut made strides toward providing safer, healthier learning environments for students and educators by establishing the District Repair and Improvement Project (DRIP) program. Section 131 of Public Act 25-174 authorizes $60 million in state general obligation bonds for the DRIP program — $30 million in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
The DRIP program is a new program that provides reimbursement grants to school districts for minor capital repairs and improvements to public school buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. This frequently asked questions document addresses high-level questions pertaining to the establishment of the DRIP program and its impact on public school districts across Connecticut.
Citation
School and State Finance Project. (2025). FAQs: District Repair and Improvement Project (DRIP) Program. Southington, CT: Author. Retrieved from https://files.schoolstatefinance.org/hubfs/Reports/FAQs:%20
District%20Repair%20and%20Improvement%20Project%20(DRIP)%20Program.pdf.