School facilities: inclusive school playgrounds.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill aims to create more inclusive school playgrounds in California by establishing a statewide advisory committee to develop model guidelines and prioritize funding for projects that meet these standards. The committee will work with state agencies and local educational organizations to ensure playgrounds are accessible and beneficial for all children, regardless of their abilities. It also requires the department to amend existing grant programs to favor inclusive playground designs and to report on progress to the legislature.
Key provisions
- Establishes an Inclusive School Playground Advisory Committee to develop model guidelines.
- Requires the Department of Education to prioritize inclusive playground projects in grant programs.
- Mandates the Department to collaborate with other state agencies to encourage inclusive funding mechanisms.
- Requires the committee to submit a report to the Legislature every five years on inclusive school playgrounds.
- Authorizes the State Board of Education to adopt regulations to implement the bill.
- Defines key terms related to inclusive playgrounds, such as ‘inclusive design standards’ and ‘inclusive school playground’.
- Directs the Department to identify and amend grant programs to prioritize inclusive playground projects.
- Specifies the composition of the Advisory Committee, including representatives from disability advocacy, occupational therapy, child development, and diverse school districts.
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