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HomeEducation Code§ 14600 Lottery Funds For Schools

§ 14600 Lottery Funds For Schools

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§ 14600 Lottery Funds For Schools

This law says money that schools, county education offices, and community colleges get from the state lottery can be spent however they want, without the state telling them how to use it.

Key Takeaways

  • •Lottery money is meant to give extra cash to schools, county education offices, and community colleges.
  • •The money must be free from state control when it’s spent.
  • •Only the groups listed (school districts, county offices of education, community college districts) can use the money this way.

Example

A community college receives lottery money and decides to build a new science lab.

Because of this law, the college can use the lottery funds for the lab without needing any approval or direction from the state government.

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

Official Source
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§ 14600 Lottery Funds For Schools

(a) The Legislature finds and declares that one purpose of the California State Lottery Act of 1984 (Chapter 12.5 (commencing with Section 8880) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code) was to provide school districts, county offices of education, and community college districts with additional funds free of state control. (b) In order to further the purpose identified in subdivision (a), the expenditure of funds received by a school district, county office of education, or community college district pursuant to Section 8880.5 of the Government Code shall not be subject to state control. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 872, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

California State Lottery Act of 1984additional fundsfree of state controlSection 8880.5 of the Government Code

Related Statutes

  • § 17160 Educational Technology Infrastructure Funding
  • § 14701 Lottery Revenue Fluctuations
  • § 1 Education Code Title
  • § 10 Code Construction Rules
  • § 1000 County Education Board Composition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 14600.
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