(a) The Department of Administrative Services shall develop a series of standard school construction contracts that, upon completion of such series of contracts, towns and regional boards of education may use when contracting for any school building project receiving state assistance pursuant to this chapter. In the development of such contracts, the department shall ensure such contracts adhere to the provisions of § 10-290e, and any other standards as determined by the department. The town or regional board of education may modify the contract to meet their needs for the project, provided the contract conforms with the provisions of § 10-290e.

(b) The Department of Administrative Services shall provide leadership and guidance to recipients of grants pursuant to this chapter concerning the efficient and effective means for constructing and renovating school buildings. Such leadership and guidance shall include: (1) Identification and publication of exemplary plans and specifications for new school buildings and other school projects; (2) publication of pamphlets and materials describing the school construction process; (3) information about economical, safe and efficient buildings; (4) incorporation of technology in building designs to promote student learning; and (5) information about the proper maintenance of buildings.

(c) The Department of Administrative Services may use the services of the State Education Resource Center, established pursuant to § 10-357a, to carry out the provisions of this section.

(d) The Department of Administrative Services may use up to one hundred thousand dollars of the proceeds of the bonds issued pursuant to § 10-287d to carry out the provisions of this section.