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HomeEducation CodeCh. 17§ 17160 Educational Technology Infrastructure Funding

§ 17160 Educational Technology Infrastructure Funding

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§ 17160 Educational Technology Infrastructure Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •This law helps pay for computers and tech stuff in California public schools.
  • •The money comes from a special part of the California State Lottery funds.
  • •The state sells special bonds (like IOUs) to get the money now and pays it back later with lottery money.

Example

A school wants to buy new tablets for students but doesn’t have enough money.

The state can use lottery money to help buy those tablets now, even if they have to pay the money back later.

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

Official Source
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§ 17160 Educational Technology Infrastructure Funding

It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this act to provide a source of financing for the development of California public schools’ educational technology infrastructure for the use of technology in instruction through the use of state revenue bonds repaid from a dedicated portion of funds allocated to school districts from the California State Lottery Education Fund pursuant to Section 8880.5 of the Government Code. It is further the intent of the Legislature in enacting this act to further the purposes of the California State Lottery Act of 1984 as approved by the voters on November 6, 1984. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educational technology infrastructurestate revenue bondsCalifornia State Lottery Education FundSection 8880.5 of the Government CodeCalifornia State Lottery Act of 1984

Related Statutes

  • § 17163 School District Lottery Bond Pledge
  • § 17163.5 Lottery Fund Bond Payments
  • § 14600 Lottery Funds For Schools
  • § 17161 School Technology Bond Definitions
  • § 17162 Bond Issuance Limitations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17160.
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