Assembly Bill 21 amends the statutes related to technical colleges, specifically allowing them to lease their facilities for the operation of child care centers. Under current law, technical colleges are permitted to rent property not needed for school purposes, but they have been prohibited from leasing facilities for school purposes since June 30, 1999. This bill introduces an exception to that prohibition, enabling technical colleges to lease their facilities for child care operations with the approval of the Technical College System Board.

The specific legal language amended in the bill states that while the district board may not enter into leases for school purposes after June 30, 1999, they are now allowed to lease facilities for the operation of a child care center. This change aims to provide more flexibility for technical colleges in utilizing their facilities and addressing the need for child care services. The bill will apply to leases entered into on or after the effective date of the legislation.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 38.14(2)(d)1, 38.14