This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding school district bond elections and enrollment capacity. Under the new provisions, if a school district's enrollment capacity ratio is below a specified threshold, the governing board would be prohibited from calling an election to issue bonds or to change the list of capital projects previously approved by voters. The enrollment capacity is defined as the prior year's average daily membership divided by the number of students that can be accommodated in existing school buildings, as calculated by the School Facilities Oversight Board (SFOB).

Additionally, the bill mandates that the SFOB must calculate the number of students that can be educated in existing school buildings annually by a specified date, adhering to minimum school facility adequacy guidelines. Importantly, the calculation will exclude any square footage used solely for administrative purposes or vehicle storage, ensuring that only academic facilities are considered in determining a district's capacity. These updates aim to enhance accountability and ensure that bond elections are only pursued when a school district has adequate capacity to support additional students.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-492, 41-5702.01, 15-491, 15-901