SB1119 is a bill that allows school districts in Arizona to use their funds to demolish unsound school buildings without first applying to the Division of School Facilities until January 1, 2028. Before demolishing a building, a school district governing board must submit notice and evidence to the Division by December 31, 2026, demonstrating that the building is no longer useful, safe, or necessary, and that its demolition will not reduce pupil square footage or cause the district to fail to meet minimum school facility adequacy standards.

The Division has 90 days to object to the demolition if it believes it will reduce pupil square footage or cause the district to not meet adequacy standards. If the Division objects, the school district must obtain written approval from the School Facilities Oversight Board before proceeding with the demolition. If the Division does not object within the 90-day period, it must update its database to reflect the demolition and adjust the school district's square footage computations accordingly. The bill's provisions will be repealed on December 31, 2027, and it becomes effective on the general effective date.