Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3087 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 152).

This bill directs state officials to identify and make unused public school buildings available for charter schools and early learning programs. It requires the Department of Education to create an inventory of empty classrooms and prioritize sites that can accommodate three or more classrooms. Additionally, the legislation establishes a formal process for early learning programs to apply for and occupy these facilities through public-private partnerships. The Governor signed this law into effect on July 1, 2024, to expand access to early education spaces.