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Committee reports bill allowing some school districts to sell property, amid calls for more local review
Capital Budget Committee · February 9, 2026
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Summary
The committee reported House Bill 2,551 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation after debate. Supporters said districts need tools to address financial strain; opponents, including Rep. Walsh, warned against selling capital assets to cover operating costs.
House Bill 2,551, which allows school-district boards meeting fund-balance and other requirements to sell real property if authorized by the superintendent and subject to conditions, was reported out of the Capital Budget Committee with a due-pass recommendation.
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