This bill amends RSA 188-E:3, II to allow local school districts to repurpose career and technical education (CTE) classroom space after it has been used exclusively for 20 years. The new legal language specifies that if the space has been utilized by the CTE center for at least two decades, the district may repurpose it at no cost, provided that the repurposing is necessary to enable the expansion of the CTE program occupying that space. The bill emphasizes that the responsibility for site provision, parking, and related areas lies with the local community, while maintenance and upkeep of the facility remain the responsibility of the school district or public academy.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while site work related to the construction or renovation of CTE centers may be eligible for grants, school districts receiving funding under this chapter cannot also receive school building aid grants for the same project. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 188-E:3