(a) An institution of higher education may not lease classroom and instructional space unless the portion of the building to be used by the institution complies with the applicable standards and specifications under the architectural barriers law, Article 9102, Revised Statutes.
(b) An institution of higher education may lease classroom and instructional space through competitive bidding in accordance with Section 2167.053 or through competitive sealed proposals in accordance with Section 2167.054 or may negotiate for that space on making a determination that competition is not available and shall include provisions to obtain a lease contract for classroom and instructional space in accordance with Section 2167.055.