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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 24Ch. 3Art. 3§ 41342 Judgment Shortfall School Funds

§ 41342 Judgment Shortfall School Funds

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§ 41342 Judgment Shortfall School Funds

Key Takeaways

  • •If a school or group was supposed to get more money from the State School Fund but didn't, they'll get the missing money the next year before anyone else gets paid.
  • •If a school or group got too much money from the State School Fund, the extra amount will be taken away from their money the next year.
  • •The person in charge of schools (Superintendent of Public Instruction) makes sure this happens.

Example

A school was supposed to get $100,000 from the state but only got $80,000.

The next year, the school will get the missing $20,000 first before any other money is given out.

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

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§ 41342 Judgment Shortfall School Funds

When any judgment has been rendered which requires the apportionment from the State School Fund to any school district, to any other agency, or to any fund for any fiscal year of more than the amount actually apportioned thereto during that fiscal year, the difference shall be apportioned to the district, agency, or fund by the Superintendent of Public Instruction from the State School Fund during the fiscal year following that in which the judgment becomes final before any other apportionment from the State School Fund is made. Upon the becoming final of any judgment which requires the apportionment from the State School Fund to any school district, to any other agency, or to any fund for any fiscal year of less than the amount actually apportioned thereto during any fiscal year, the difference shall be deducted from the apportionment made to that district, agency, or fund by the Superintendent of Public Instruction from the State School Fund during the fiscal year following that in which the judgment becomes final. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 30.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

State School FundapportionmentSuperintendent of Public Instructionfiscal year

Related Statutes

  • § 41340 State School Fund Reporting
  • § 41307 Superintendent Allowance Appropriation
  • § 41328 District Cost Responsibility
  • § 41330 School District Funding Certification
  • § 41332 Annual School Funding Apportionment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 41342.
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