Bill > B26-0489

This bill amends the School Based Budgeting and Accountability Act to modify how the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) assess and report on school facility prioritization and modernization. Specifically, the bill adds a new criterion for facility assessment that considers a school's historic landmark status or contribution to a historic district. It mandates that DCPS must calculate prioritization scores for all schools in its portfolio and provide comprehensive reports every five years, starting in September 2027. The bill requires DCPS to submit detailed reports to the City Council that include prioritization scores, raw data, and a priority ranking for each school. Additionally, by September 2027, DCPS must create a comprehensive inventory of facilities with historic significance, detailing applicable laws, limitations on structural improvements, and regulatory restrictions related to historic preservation. The bill aims to create more transparency in school facility assessment and ensure that historic preservation is a consideration in school modernization planning. The act will take effect after mayoral approval and a 30-day congressional review period.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0489