(a) As used in this section:
(1) "Public school facility" has the same meaning as defined in § 6-21-803 of the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act, § 6-21-801 et seq.; and
(2) "Self-funded project" is a project that is one hundred percent (100%) raised and funded by the school district.
(b) No public school facility shall be built, added to, or renovated except in accordance with the plan finally approved by the Commission for Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation for all projects in which the commission requires its approval.
(c) A copy of approved plans and specifications of all new public school facilities, additions, or renovations shall be filed with and approved by the commission before construction shall be commenced.
(d) The approval process established by the commission shall include review and approval by all appropriate and applicable state agencies, boards, and local officials necessary to meet the standard contained in the Arkansas Public School Academic Facility Manual.
(e)
(1) For new public school facilities, a copy of final construction documents shall be submitted to the Design Review Section of the Arkansas Building Authority for review in regard to compliance with the Arkansas-adopted Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
(2) All review comments received from the authority shall be in writing.
(3) Corrected construction documents shall be received and approved by the Arkansas Building Authority.
(4) No new public school facilities project shall be released for bidding or construction until the requirements of this subsection are met.
(f)
(1) For additions or renovations, a copy of final construction documents shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal Enforcement Section of the Department of Arkansas State Police for review in regard to compliance with the Arkansas-adopted Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
(2) All review comments received from the State Fire Marshal Enforcement Section shall be in writing.
(3) Corrected construction documents shall be received and approved by the State Fire Marshal Enforcement Section.
(4) No additions or renovation project shall be released for bidding or construction until the requirements of this subsection are met.
(g) Review and approval of plans under this section or otherwise shall not be a guarantee of state financial participation in any public school academic facilities project.
(h)
(1) The commission shall approve a self-funded project that complies with state codes and standards.
(2) A school district may submit a self-funded project in the form of an appendix to the existing school district master plan at any time.
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