Members Present Mrs. Foster Mrs. Gray Mr. Hanley Mrs. Johnson Mrs. KnaperekMr. McGibbon Mr. McLendon Ms. Norris Mr. Overton Mrs. PickensMr. The bill does not specifically discuss charter schools. The bill only pertains to residential developments that are approved by the City.
Municipalities can accept land or facilities in lieu of part of the fees.
There are no specific provisions for any residential development currently in progress. The bill permits municipalities to specifically assess fees to offset the cost of providing educational facilities and services. School districts currently receive money through State Aid Entitlement and they can bond to provide for education facilities. As long as a community is committed to including residents over 22 years, that community will be exempt from the provisions of this bill. Representative Lynch, sponsor of H.B. 2089, explained her rationale for introducing this bill.