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HomeEducation CodeCh. 12Art. 1§ 17005 School District Lease Authority

§ 17005 School District Lease Authority

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§ 17005 School District Lease Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can set rules for schools to follow if they want to lease buildings or projects.
  • •The board can make and change rules about how these projects are run.
  • •The board can build and manage these projects themselves.
  • •The board can decide how much schools pay to use these projects and can change the price if needed.

Example

A school wants to rent a new gym from the board.

The board can say what rules the school must follow to rent the gym, like keeping it clean or only using it at certain times. They can also decide how much the school pays each month and change the price later if they want.

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

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§ 17005 School District Lease Authority

In addition to all other powers and duties as are granted the board by this chapter, other statute, or the Constitution, the board shall have power to: (a) Establish any qualifications not in conflict with other provisions of this chapter, as it deems will best serve the purposes of this chapter, for determining the eligibility of school districts to lease projects under this chapter. (b) Establish any procedures and policies in connection with the administration of this chapter as it deems necessary. (c) Adopt any rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter, requiring any procedure, forms, and information, as it may deem necessary. (d) Construct and control any project. (e) Fix rates, rents, or other charges for the use of any project acquired, constructed, rehabilitated, equipped, furnished, or for services rendered in connection with that project, and to alter, change, or modify the same at its pleasure, subject to any contractual obligation that may be entered into by the board with respect to the fixing of the rates, rents, or charges. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

qualificationsprocedures and policiesrules and regulationsconstruct and controlrates, rents, or other charges

Related Statutes

  • § 15705 School District Funding Eligibility
  • § 16009 Board Powers And Duties
  • § 16706 School District Funding Rules
  • § 16316 District Funding Eligibility Rules
  • § 17000 State School Building Lease-Purchase

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17005.
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