Relating to: requiring a school district consolidation study. (FE)

AB 646 requires the Department of Public Instruction to commission a study on school district consolidation by January 1, 2027. The study must examine school boundaries, facility conditions, population demographics, staffing, finances, and geographic feasibility across all school districts. The resulting report must include specific consolidation recommendations with details on projected enrollment, affected communities, school locations, and property values. This study aims to inform future decisions about district boundaries but does not mandate any immediate consolidation.