UT SB0189

Successor districts from the same divided school district may enter voluntary interlocal agreements to create transition loan arrangements for high growth districts, with loans available for land acquisition, facility construction/renovation, and transportation infrastructure

High growth successor district designation requires either 3% average annual enrollment increase over two fiscal years, or projected 5% annual growth based on construction permits, population projections, and demographic data for newer districts

High growth districts may borrow up to 150% of their proportional share of pooled discretionary assets (or 200% with approval from all participating districts), with loan terms capped at 12 years from the allocation date

Local school boards must develop a high growth transition plan during asset allocation that includes 5-year enrollment projections, facility capacity assessments, and potential strategies for addressing growth disparities

State Board of Education required to annually identify high growth successor districts, track reorganization patterns, and report to the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee on enrollment trends and facility challenges