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RCS 126

Para ordenar al Comité de Evaluación y Disposición de Bienes Inmuebles, creado por virtud de la Ley 26-2017, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Cumplimiento con el Plan Fiscal”, transferir al Centro de Microempresas y Tecnologías Agrícolas Sustentables de Yauco Inc., las instalaciones de la antigua Escuela Elemental del Bo. Quebradas de Yauco, antes conocida como “Escuela Elemental Antonio Rodríguez Menéndez”, localizada en la la Carretera PR- 375, Km. 2.8, Yauco, Puerto Rico, por el valor nominal de un dólar ($1.00); y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico transfers abandoned elementary school in Yauco to agricultural microenterprise nonprofit for $1, redirecting unused public asset toward economic development.

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Bill Summary · RCS 126

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCS 126 directs Puerto Rico's Real Estate Evaluation and Disposition Committee to transfer an abandoned elementary school building in Yauco to the Centro de Microempresas y Tecnologías Agrícolas Sustentables de Yauco Inc. for $1.00. The property, located on PR-375 Km. 2.8, is the former Antonio Rodríguez Menéndez Elementary School in the Quebradas neighborhood.

Why is this important

This transfer represents a creative disposal mechanism for unused public infrastructure by redirecting it toward productive use—specifically agricultural and microenterprise development. It reflects broader Puerto Rico fiscal management strategies under Law 26-2017 to reduce government real estate holdings and repurpose assets for community economic development.

Potential points of contention

  • Valuation concerns: Transferring public property for $1.00 raises questions about whether fair market value is being obtained and whether this sets problematic precedents for future asset disposals
  • Organizational capacity: Limited public information exists about the recipient organization's track record, financial stability, and capacity to maintain and develop the property appropriately
  • Community impact: No apparent community input mechanism or analysis of how this transfer affects local residents, education access, or neighborhood development plans

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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