Microschools and micro-education entities.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Education
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to streamline the process for establishing microschools and micro-education entities in California by designating them as permitted uses under existing zoning regulations. It requires local agencies to adopt model ordinances and process permit applications without discretionary review, ensuring a more predictable and consistent regulatory environment for these educational models. The bill also clarifies definitions and establishes specific requirements related to building codes, space, and operational hours.
Key provisions
- Microschools and micro-education entities are designated as permitted uses under certain zoning standards.
- Local agencies must process permit applications ministerially and without discretionary review.
- The Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation will develop model ordinances to guide local implementation.
- Specific requirements are outlined for building codes, instructional space, and operational hours.
- The bill defines key terms related to microschools and micro-education entities.
- Local agencies cannot require conditional use permits or zoning variances for these entities.
- Regulations on curriculum, instructional materials, and teacher credentials are restricted.
- A timeline is established for the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to develop and local agencies to adopt model ordinances.
Who is affected
- Parents
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