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HomeEducation CodeCh. 1Art. 2§ 100020 School Facility Bond Allocation

§ 100020 School Facility Bond Allocation

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§ 100020 School Facility Bond Allocation

This law says that out of the money raised by selling bonds, no more than $900 million can be spent on a list of school‑related projects such as portable classrooms, building upgrades, air‑conditioning, child‑care units, security upgrades, and hazardous‑material clean‑up.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only $900 million of bond proceeds can be used for the listed school projects.
  • •The State Allocation Board decides how the money is split among the purposes.
  • •Projects can include portable classrooms, building upgrades, air‑conditioning, child‑care units, security, and hazardous‑material removal.
  • •For earthquake‑damage prevention, the board may spend more than 25 % of a building’s replacement cost.

Example

A school district wants to buy a set of portable classrooms to handle a sudden increase in students.

The district can receive money for the portable classrooms as long as the total amount spent by all districts on all the listed projects stays under $900 million.

How to Calculate

Total_Used ≤ $900,000,000

  1. List the dollar amount requested for each allowed purpose (e.g., portable classrooms, building upgrades, air‑conditioning, etc.).
  2. Add all those amounts together to get Total_Used.
  3. Compare Total_Used to the $900 million limit. If Total_Used is less than or equal to $900 million, the spending is allowed. If it is higher, the excess must be cut back.

Three districts apply for funding:

Result: Total_Used = $200M + $300M + $250M = $750,000,000, which is under the $900M cap, so all three projects can be funded.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 100020 School Facility Bond Allocation

Of the proceeds from the sale of bonds pursuant to this chapter, not more than nine hundred million dollars ($900,000,000) may be used for one or more of the following purposes: (a) The acquisition of portable classrooms for use in accordance with Chapter 25 (commencing with Section 17785) of Part 10. (b) The reconstruction or modernization of facilities pursuant to Chapter 22 (commencing with Section 17700) of Part 10. In addition to the current program requirements, the State Allocation Board may allocate funding pursuant to this subdivision for the reconstruction or modernization of any existing structure, including the wiring and cabling in that structure, to enable that structure to accommodate computers and other high technology equipment. (c) The purchase and installation of air-conditioning equipment and insulation materials, and related costs, pursuant to Section 42250.1, for schools operated on a year-round multitrack schedule in a manner that increases school capacity and reduces or eliminates the school district’s need for the construction of additional classroom space. (d) Project funding for applicant districts under Chapter 22 (commencing with Section 17700) of Part 10 that have incurred or will incur enrollment increases due to the locating or expansion of state or federal prisons. (e) The acquisition of relocatable child care and development facilities for the purpose of providing extended day care services pursuant to Article 22 (commencing with Section 8460) of Chapter 2 of Part 6. (f) Project funding, without regard to funding priorities, for applicant county boards of education under Chapter 22 (commencing with Section 17700) of Part 10 that are eligible for that funding for classrooms for severely handicapped pupils. (g) Project funding for applicant districts under Chapter 22 (commencing with Section 17700) of Part 10 that are eligible for that funding, but that lack funding priority due to the size of pupil enrollment in the district. (h) Project funding for high priority roof replacement projects. (i) Construction projects or the purchase of furniture or equipment designed to increase school security. (j) The identification, assessment, or abatement in school facilities of hazardous asbestos pursuant to either Chapter 22 (commencing with Section 17700) of Part 10 or Section 39619.6 and of lead. (k) The reconstruction or modernization of facilities pursuant to Chapter 22 (commencing with Section 17700) of Part 10. Notwithstanding Section 17721.3, the State Allocation Board may allocate funding pursuant to this subdivision for the reconstruction or modernization of an existing structure in an amount that exceeds 25 percent of the replacement cost of that structure in order to finance structural improvements needed to avert future earthquake damage. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 203 at the March 26, 1996, election.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

acquisitionenrollmenteducationschoolhazardousportreconstructionmodernization

Related Statutes

  • § 14022.5 School District Enrollment Definition
  • § 41020 Local Education Fiscal Audits
  • § 46010.2 School Attendance Enrollment Calculation
  • § 46015 Pregnant Student Parental Leave
  • § 54023 Economic Impact Aid Calculation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 100020.
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