Designates school district recreational properties as green community schoolyards and develops a model shared-use agreement to increase community use.

The bill designates school district recreational properties as green community schoolyards and encourages their use by local governments, community groups, and nonprofit organizations. It mandates the adoption of a model community shared-use policy by the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with various stakeholders. This policy must address minor structural changes, scheduling, liability protection, fee collection, and equity strategies. School districts that adopt the model policy are eligible for adjustments in state funding assistance.

Designates school district recreational properties as green community schoolyards and develops a model shared-use agreement to increase community use.

The bill designates school district recreational properties as green community schoolyards and encourages their use by local governments, community groups, and nonprofit organizations. It mandates the adoption of a model community shared-use policy by the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with various stakeholders. This policy must address minor structural changes, scheduling, liability protection, fee collection, and equity strategies. School districts that adopt the model policy are eligible for adjustments in state funding assistance.