235.217  SMART (Soundly Made, Accountable, Reasonable, and Thrifty) Schools Clearinghouse.--

(1)  The SMART Schools Clearinghouse is established to assist school districts that seek to access School Infrastructure Thrift (SIT) Program awards pursuant to ss. 235.2155 and 235.216 or effort index grants pursuant to s. 235.186. The clearinghouse must use expedited procedures in providing such assistance.

(2)  The clearinghouse shall prioritize school district SIT Program awards based on a review of the district facilities work programs and proposed construction projects.