2021 Senate Bill 776

Prescribe procedures for closing a public school

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 7, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-1)

To require school districts to adopt and implement a policy that prescribes procedures specified in the bill before permanently closing a school building, including at least one public hearing, timely notification to the parents and employees, and more. The bill would also require the state education department to develop and make available a model policy for this.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness