Sec. 14.39.02.07. Changes to the Maximum State Construction Allocation

After the IAC sets the maximum State construction allocation in the State capital improvement program:

A. The IAC may reduce the maximum State construction allocation if a local board changes a decision that was a reason for setting the approved scope of the project; and

B. The IAC may increase the maximum State construction allocation for a systemic renovation project when the LEA has sufficient reserve funds available based on the following:

(1) The LEA submits:

(a) The final project scope of work; and

(b) A cost estimate developed by a design professional licensed in the State of Maryland or the bid tabulation for the project; and

(2) The IAC determines that:

(a) The requested scope of work is eligible for State funding; and

(b) The scope of work and associated costs are reasonable.

C. The IAC may increase the maximum State construction allocation for a project other than a systemic renovation project based on the following:

(1) The LEA documents that the:

(a) Project has critical impact on the LEA's budget;

(b) LEA has taken reasonable actions to reduce construction costs; and

(c) Construction costs have resulted from exceptional circumstances different from those that confront most projects in the State or region; and

(2) The State Superintendent of Schools determines that:

(a) The educational impact of the project extends beyond the school and its immediate community; and

(b) There are no alternatives to resolving the educational facility problem that the project addresses.