1. (1) Upon written request from the division, an LEA shall provide:

   1. (a) in accordance with Subsection (7), documentation and information regarding construction projects;
   2. (b) cost data, construction documents, and project records;
   3. (c) contractor and vendor information and performance records;
   4. (d) change order documentation and justifications;
   5. (e) inspection records and certificates of occupancy;
   6. (f) as-built drawings and project closeout documentation;
   7. (g) warranty information and maintenance records; and

   8. (h) any other project-related information the division determines necessary for:

      1. (i) establishing cost benchmarks and databases;
      2. (ii) analyzing construction cost trends;
      3. (iii) developing standardized design templates;
      4. (iv) creating training programs and best practices; or
      5. (v) other purposes related to public school construction oversight.

2. (2) An LEA shall provide requested information:

   1. (a) within 90 days of receiving the division's written request;
   2. (b) in the format specified by the division;
   3. (c) organized and indexed for efficient review;
   4. (d) with complete documentation for each requested project; and
   5. (e) at no cost to the division.

3. (3) If an LEA is unable to provide requested information within 30 days due to volume or complexity, the LEA shall:

   1. (a) notify the division within 10 days of receiving the request;
   2. (b) provide a detailed explanation of the delay;
   3. (c) propose a reasonable timeline for providing the information; and
   4. (d) provide interim updates on progress.

4. (4) The division may use the information collected under this section to:

   1. (a) populate the construction cost database described in Section 63A-5b-1210;
   2. (b) establish baseline cost benchmarks;
   3. (c) identify best practices and areas for improvement;
   4. (d) develop training materials and resources;
   5. (e) create standardized design templates;
   6. (f) conduct research on construction cost drivers; and
   7. (g) provide better technical assistance to an LEA.

5. (5) The division shall:

   1. (a) maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information submitted by an LEA;
   2. (b) use submitted information only for the purposes described in this section;
   3. (c) aggregate data when publishing reports or benchmarks to protect LEA-specific information where appropriate; and
   4. (d) provide an LEA with access to aggregated data and analysis.

6. (6) Failure of an LEA to provide requested information without good cause may result in:

   1. (a) loss of certain oversight autonomy, including requirement for division-managed construction services under Section 63A-5b-1213; or
   2. (b) administrative penalties not exceeding $5,000, subject to appeal under Section 63A-5b-1221.

7. (7) This section applies to:

   1. (a) all LEAs;
   2. (b) projects in process or completed after May 6, 2026; and
   3. (c) both new construction and major renovation projects.

Enacted by Chapter 225, 2026 General Session