If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding school leases by introducing new requirements for school district governing boards when proposing to terminate or refuse to renew a lease for existing tenants that are public or private schools. Specifically, the governing board would be required to announce the proposal in a public hearing, allow for at least 90 days of public comment, review submitted comments, and approve the proposal in a public hearing before the lease's expiration. Additionally, the bill clarifies that public comments can be submitted in various formats, including written, emailed, or oral comments during hearings.

The bill also includes provisions that specify the rationale required for any proposed lease increase and establishes that certain buildings, such as those used for career and technical education or magnet schools, are not considered partially used for the purposes of lease termination, with a limit on the exemption applicable to 25% of a district's buildings. Furthermore, the bill contains a retroactivity clause, applying its provisions from January 1, 2025. Overall, these changes aim to enhance transparency and public involvement in the lease termination process for school districts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-119