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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 24Ch. 15§ 43051 School District Tax Proceeds

§ 43051 School District Tax Proceeds

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§ 43051 School District Tax Proceeds

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools must plan how they will use money from special taxes before asking people to vote for it.
  • •The plan must list things like new school buildings or land they want to buy.
  • •The school must check and update this plan every year.

Example

A school wants to build a new playground and asks the town to vote for a special tax to pay for it.

Before the vote, the school must make a clear plan showing how the tax money will be used, like buying swings and slides. They also have to update this plan every year to show progress.

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

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§ 43051 School District Tax Proceeds

As to elections held after the effective date of this section, the governing board of the school district shall, prior to ordering an election, adopt a schedule that specifies the use of the proceeds of the special taxes. Such schedule shall include, but not be limited to, school sites proposed to be acquired and facilities proposed to be constructed. Such schedule shall be reviewed and updated at least annually. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 489, Sec. 1. Effective July 13, 1980.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardspecial taxesschool sitesfacilities

Related Statutes

  • § 43052 School District Special Tax Reporting
  • § 17111 Revenue Bond Issuance Contracts
  • § 43042 School Facility Tax Certification
  • § 43048 Lien Collection And Costs
  • § 43041 School Facility Special Tax Collection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 43051.
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