Pennsylvania SB698 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to modify procedures for acquiring and disposing of school buildings and playgrounds.

Pennsylvania SB698 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to allow boards of school directors to acquire real property for school buildings and playgrounds without needing approval from the Department of Education. The bill specifies that the fair market value of real property valued over $10,000 must be determined in consultation with the county assessor, a licensed real estate broker, or a licensed real estate appraiser. Documentation related to the fair market value determination must be accessible under the Right-to-Know Law and included in public meeting documents.

Pennsylvania SB698 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to modify procedures for acquiring and disposing of school buildings and playgrounds.

Pennsylvania SB698 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to allow boards of school directors to acquire real property for school buildings and playgrounds without needing approval from the Department of Education. The bill specifies that the fair market value of real property valued over $10,000 must be determined in consultation with the county assessor, a licensed real estate broker, or a licensed real estate appraiser. Documentation related to the fair market value determination must be accessible under the Right-to-Know Law and included in public meeting documents.