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 prohibited from entering into leases for school purposes after June 30, 1999, but this bill creates an exception to that rule. With the approval of the Technical College System Board, technical colleges will now be permitted to lease their facilities for child care operations.

The specific legal language amended in the bill states that while the district board may not enter into a lease for school purposes after the specified date, it can now do so for the operation of a child care center. This change aims to provide more flexibility for technical colleges in utilizing their facilities and addressing community needs for child care services. The bill will take effect for leases entered into on or after the effective date of the legislation.

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