Bill > AB503

This bill amends the Civic Center Act to restore and extend, indefinitely, an expanded definition of "direct costs" that school districts can charge for the use of their facilities and grounds. Previously set to expire on January 1, 2025, the bill allows school districts to charge fees that include a proportional share of operating, maintenance, repair, restoration, and refurbishment costs when non-school entities use school facilities or grounds. The expanded definition applies specifically to non-classroom spaces like playing fields, tennis courts, and outdoor basketball courts, and explicitly excludes classroom-based after-school programs and instructional activities. The bill requires that funds collected for maintenance and repair be deposited into a special fund and used only for related purposes. The legislation is classified as an urgency statute, meaning it will take effect immediately, with the stated goal of helping school districts provide safe and high-quality public spaces as quickly as possible. The bill maintains existing provisions that specify which types of organizations (such as youth groups, parent-teacher associations, and recreational sports leagues) can use school facilities, and it continues to outline liability and insurance responsibilities for both the school district and the entities using the facilities.

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