requiring the department of education to use its 10-year school facilities plans to plan and project out building consolidation projects.

Summary

The bill establishes a School Facility Consolidation Incentive Fund that the Department of Education can use to award grants for school closures, consolidations, and related transition costs. It applies to public school districts or groups of districts that can show low utilization, enrollment decline, or high per‑pupil costs. By linking the fund to the department’s 10‑year facilities plan, the measure aims to improve efficiency and expand educational opportunities.

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