Bill > SB0077

This bill modifies the process for selling or disposing of school buildings, particularly for school corporations located in counties with fewer than 150,000 residents. The bill introduces a new requirement that before selling, exchanging, leasing, or disposing of a covered school building, the school corporation must first offer to sell the building to the county or municipal government at a mutually agreed-upon price. If the sale is not completed within one year of the school corporation determining to cease using the building for classroom instruction, the school must then make the building available for lease or purchase by charter schools or state educational institutions. The bill specifies detailed procedures for how these potential sales or leases should be conducted, including notification requirements, selection processes when multiple interested parties exist, and conditions under which the building can be sold or leased for as little as one dollar per year. The legislation aims to provide a structured approach to repurposing or transferring unused school buildings, prioritizing local government and educational uses before allowing other forms of disposal. The bill also includes provisions for maintaining the building's condition during the transition period and establishes conditions for potential future transfers if the new owners no longer use the building for its intended educational purpose.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/77/details