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Committee approves bill letting intermediate units buy and own buildings
Summary
The House Education Committee voted 20-6 to report House Bill 201, which would permit intermediate units to purchase and own land and buildings for instructional use. Supporters said local ownership can save rental costs and allow customized instructional space; critics warned of long-term maintenance costs and resale risk.
The House Education Committee approved House Bill 201 on a roll-call vote, reporting the measure out of committee 20-6.
House Bill 201, sponsored in committee by Representative Cerisi, would permit intermediate units (IUs) to purchase and own land and buildings used for instructional programs. "House bill 201 ... permits intermediate units purchase and own land and buildings for instructional use," Kate Krueger, the committee executive director, explained to members.
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