CA AB2214

Extends Phase I environmental assessment requirements to charter schools and private schools when acquiring schoolsites or constructing new schools, removing the condition that such requirements only apply when receiving state funding.

Requires charter schools and private schools to conduct Phase I environmental assessments and preliminary endangerment assessments before acquiring schoolsites, with the same procedures and Department of Toxic Substances Control oversight that currently apply to school districts.

Mandates that charter schools and private schools cannot acquire or construct on schoolsites that are current or former hazardous waste disposal sites, hazardous substance release sites, or contain hazardous substance pipelines, unless specific conditions are met regarding health and safety risks.

Requires consultation with air pollution control districts, environmental agencies, and local administering agencies to identify facilities within one-fourth mile of proposed schoolsites that emit hazardous substances, with agencies required to respond within 30 days.

Applies existing school district requirements to charter schools and private schools regarding notice to planning commissions before acquiring schoolsite property, with planning commissions required to submit written reports within 30 days.