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Senate advances charter school construction bill after debate on building codes and inspections
Summary
Senate debated second substitute House Bill 36 at length, with sponsors and colleagues emphasizing that charter schools will be permitted uses in all zoning districts, local jurisdictions will apply limited planning criteria, and inspections will still adhere to applicable building codes; the bill advanced to third reading (24–2).
Sen. Stevenson, floor sponsor for the second substitute of House Bill 36, told the Senate the measure aims to reduce construction delays for charter schools while ensuring public-safety standards are maintained.
Under the substitute, charter schools would be permitted uses in all zoning districts and local jurisdictions would apply a limited set of planning criteria to ensure compatibility with neighborhoods. The substitute also prioritizes processing of charter applications and allows charter schools to use either a school…
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