SB 1296 requires that the State Department of Education (Department) make available on its website a form for local educational agencies (LEA) to submit notice of their interest to use real property they own for a housing project. The form must be available by January 1, 2027.
The bill also requires that the Department make resources available to LEAs that will help LEAs understand the laws, processes, help draft agreements, and funding sources. The Department may provide the assistance directly or contract with third parties, such as law firms, non-profits, or housing development consultants, to provide the necessary resources.
Lastly, the bill provides that the Department shall prioritize technical assistance for LEAs that serve high-need student populations or are located in areas experiencing high housing-cost burdens or educator-staffing shortages.
(SB 1296 adds Sections 50408.6 and 50512.5 to the Health and Safety Code.)