HB 3291 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides capital grant funds for the development of community schools and to convert empty school buildings into community facilities. Grants may be used for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of facilities to assist with the implementation of this act.

Requires the superintendent of public instruction to provide a ten percent enhancement to the area cost allowance for school districts requesting state assistance under chapter 28A.525 RCW if the district can certify and provide documentation that they have a comprehensive plan for cooperative partnerships that include the joint use of school facilities for qualified services for the facility proposed for assistance.