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This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to enhance facilities management and reporting requirements for school entities (which include school districts, intermediate units, career and technical schools, and charter schools). The bill expands definitions related to educational facilities, including clarifying what constitutes equipment, maintenance costs, nonconstruction costs, and total project costs. More significantly, it mandates a comprehensive facilities condition assessment that school entities must complete every seven years, starting by October 1, 2026. The assessment requires detailed reporting on building conditions, including structural and system components, estimated maintenance and operations costs, planned improvements, safety concerns, and mitigation plans for issues like asbestos and lead. Schools must have the assessment conducted by a qualified professional in architecture, engineering, construction, or facilities management. Failure to submit a complete assessment will disqualify a school entity from receiving certain grants and reimbursements. The Department of Education is required to develop a standardized assessment form by October 1, 2025, and must publicly post a list of schools that have completed their assessments. The overall goal appears to be improving transparency, planning, and maintenance of educational facilities across Pennsylvania.

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