CA AB1912

School districts under financial distress must conduct an equity impact analysis before approving school closures or consolidations, considering facility condition, operating costs, pupil capacity, special programs, environmental factors, student demographics, transportation, and community impact.

Governing boards must develop and publicly present metrics for the equity impact analysis at a regularly scheduled meeting to allow public input before making final decisions.

Districts must provide recommendations at a public meeting including factors used, equity analysis findings, plans for vacated facilities, pupil reassignment criteria, and transition timelines, then consider public feedback before a final decision at a subsequent meeting.

Upon approval, districts must notify parents and pupils in multiple formats and translated languages with the closure date, new school assignment, district resources, and contact information.

The requirement becomes inoperative on July 1, 2028, and does not apply to school closures due solely to unsafe facility conditions; the entire process must be completed within 12 months.