Ch. 140                                    1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

renovation or addition projects requiring approval by the State Superintendent of
Schools.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Education
Section 2-303(f)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1992 Replacement Volume and 1993 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Education

2-303.

(f) (1) This subsection does not apply to Baltimore City.

(2)   Subject to the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the State Board, the

State Superintendent shall approve or disapprove each:

(i) Proposal for the purchase Or sale of any ground, school site, or

building;

(ii) Plan or specification for the remodeling of a school building if the
remodeling costs more than [$100,000] $350,000;

(iii) Plan or specification for the construction of a new school building;
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(iv) Change order that costs more than $25,000 for the remodeling,
restoration, or construction of a school building.

(3)     If the State Superintendent disapproves any plan, specification,
proposal, or change order, he shall state in writing the reasons for his disapproval.

(4)     If the construction is to be done by a county board, the board may not
begin until the plans and specifications are approved in writing by the State
Superintendent.

(5)     If the construction is to be done by contract, the contract is invalid
without the written approval of the State Superintendent.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1994.

Approved May 2, 1994.

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