235.4351  Waivers from certain requirements.--The commissioner may adopt standards, by rule, for the provision of waivers from the requirements of this chapter relating to plant surveys, need projections, and cost ceilings. Special consideration for waiver shall be given to:

(1)  Projects of school districts for which no state money is spent.

(2)  Projects of school districts that certify that all of the district's educational plant space needs for the next 5 years can be met from:

(a)  Capital outlay sources that the district reasonably expects to receive during the next 5 years; or

(b)  Alternative scheduling or construction, leasing, rezoning, or technological methodologies exhibiting sound management.

The commissioner shall report annually to the Legislature and the Governor, by January 1, the prior year's waivers granted under this section.