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MS HB1395

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanda Yates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits charter schools' right of first refusal for purchasing or leasing unused school district property to instructional buildings only, excluding other types of school property
  • Requires charter schools to exercise their right of first refusal within 90 days after property becomes available; failure to respond within this period is deemed a rejection
  • Establishes that leased school property reverts to the school district when no longer used for its original conveyed purpose or an alternative purpose pre-approved by the school board
  • Requires school boards to approve any alternative use of conveyed property through formal resolution, with findings that the property is not needed for school purposes and the proposed use is authorized under existing law
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

School districts; revise certain provisions regarding sale or lease of unused property.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026
Education1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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