School construction near former landfills prohibition

This bill prohibits the construction of new public or charter schools within one-quarter mile of certain former landfills or dump sites. It directly affects school districts planning new facilities by banning construction on land near sites listed by the Pollution Control Agency as potentially contaminated or identified in a 2001 study. Key provisions define "closed landfill" and "dump site" and specify that the prohibition covers school buildings, playgrounds, and athletic fields. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.