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This bill addresses the process of transitioning from a divided school district to new and reorganized school districts, with a specific focus on seismic safety and maintenance evaluations. The legislation outlines detailed procedures for conducting local school board elections, allocating assets and liabilities between the new districts, and handling startup costs. Key provisions include requirements for dividing physical assets based on their location, allocating discretionary assets proportionally to student population, and ensuring fair distribution of transportation vehicles. Importantly, the bill introduces a new provision mandating that if a school district has not conducted a seismic safety evaluation within the past 10 years, the state auditor must perform a comprehensive seismic safety study for school buildings constructed before 2000. The state auditor is required to use a licensed structural engineer to conduct the evaluation, provide estimated remediation costs, and perform a deferred maintenance study that identifies maintenance issues and their associated costs. The new districts will receive these detailed studies to help them understand and address potential infrastructure challenges. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, giving school districts ample time to prepare for the transition and comprehensive infrastructure assessment.

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