This bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to regulate the sale of certain school buildings and structures by school districts. Specifically, it establishes that school districts cannot sell buildings or structures with a floor space of 2,500 square feet or more without obtaining approval from the relevant city council or county board of supervisors, depending on the location of the property. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that require state agencies and local governments to consider leasing vacant school properties before pursuing other options for facility needs.

The bill also makes several conforming changes to existing laws, including the requirement for state agencies to consider leasing vacant school properties and the stipulation that public school corporations can terminate leases if they need the property for school purposes. Furthermore, it clarifies that the provisions regarding the sale of school properties are independent of the powers vested in electors under existing law, allowing for a more streamlined process in property disposition. The bill does not apply to any sales or agreements made prior to its effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7.20, 278.1, 297.24, 297.20, 297.22