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HomeEducation CodeCh. 11Art. 2§ 19963 Public Art Construction Funding

§ 19963 Public Art Construction Funding

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§ 19963 Public Art Construction Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •When building something big (like a school or park), up to 1% of the money can be used for art.
  • •The art should make the place look nicer or more special.
  • •This rule was added in 1988.

Example

A city builds a new library for $1,000,000.

They can spend up to $10,000 (1% of $1,000,000) on art like paintings or sculptures to make the library more beautiful.

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

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§ 19963 Public Art Construction Funding

An amount not to exceed 1 percent of the cost of construction of the project may be used for appropriate works of art to enhance the facility. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 49, Sec. 1. Approved in Proposition 85 at the November 8, 1988, election.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

appropriate works of artcost of constructionProposition 85

Related Statutes

  • § 19955 Library Bond Fund Use
  • § 19959 Grant-Funded Construction Bidding
  • § 19950 Library Bond Act
  • § 19956 Public Library Facility Grants
  • § 19957 Facility Construction And Upgrades

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19963.
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