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HomeEducation CodeCh. 2Art. 2§ 1273 School Property Damage Reimbursement

§ 1273 School Property Damage Reimbursement

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§ 1273 School Property Damage Reimbursement

This law says the county can pay you back if your stuff gets stolen or broken while you're using school facilities, but only if you got permission first and agree on the value of what was lost.

Key Takeaways

  • •You must have permission to bring your stuff to school facilities.
  • •You and the school must agree on how much your stolen or damaged stuff is worth.
  • •The school can set a maximum amount they will pay you back.

Example

You bring your laptop to a school event, and someone steals it.

If the school gave you permission to bring the laptop and you agree with them on how much it's worth, they might pay you back for it.

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

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§ 1273 School Property Damage Reimbursement

The county superintendent of schools, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the county board of education, may provide for the reimbursement of any person or persons for the theft, destruction, or damage by arson, burglary or vandalism of personal property brought in to be used in the facilities of the county superintendent of schools. Reimbursement shall be made only when prior approval for the use of the facilities was given, and after the value of the damaged or stolen property is agreed upon by the persons or person bringing in the property and the administrator or representative of the administrator. This determination of value need take place only after the theft, destruction, or damage of the property. The county superintendent of schools may establish a maximum value of reimbursement which will be paid. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 838.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

county superintendent of schoolsreimbursementtheftdestructiondamagearsonburglaryvandalismpersonal propertyprior approvalmaximum value of reimbursement

Related Statutes

  • § 35213 School Property Reimbursement Rules
  • § 1279 County School Property Disposal
  • § 1243 County School Reports Penalty
  • § 1244 County School Attendance Reporting
  • § 1245 County School Reporting Duties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 1273.
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