§ 21.24. Substantiated need.
The Department will not approve a project for which the need has not been substantiated. Substantiation of need will be based upon the following criteria:
(1) The educational long-range plan for the district and additional information as may be required by the Department concerning existing facilities, their condition, capacities and adequacy for present and planned use.
(2) Up-to-date enrollment projections as provided by the Department.
(3) As necessary, inspection by the Department of existing school facilities, their condition, capacities and adequacy for present and planned program usage.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.24 amended under sections 701.1, 731, 733 and 735 of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. § § 7-701.1, 7-731, 7-733 and 7-735); section 1319 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 369); and sections 2574.1 and 2576 of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. § § 25-2574.1 and 25-2576).
Source The provisions of this § 21.24 adopted April 22, 1977, effective April 23, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1084; amended February 5, 1988, effective July 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 553. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (98930).
Cross References This section cited in 22 Pa. Code § 21.21 (relating to Department approval); and 22 Pa. Code § 21.101 (relating to Construction Planning Manual).
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