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HomeEducation CodeCh. 2Art. 8§ 8272 Preschool Program Funding Authority

§ 8272 Preschool Program Funding Authority

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§ 8272 Preschool Program Funding Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can add money to their budget to run preschool programs.
  • •The school board can ask for extra taxes to pay for these preschool programs.
  • •This extra tax is on top of other school taxes people already pay.

Example

Your local school wants to start a new preschool for little kids.

The school can decide to add money to their budget for this preschool. To get the money, they might ask for a small extra tax from the people in the area. This tax is just for the preschool and is added to the usual school taxes.

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

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§ 8272 Preschool Program Funding Authority

The governing board of any school district maintaining a preschool program may include in its budget the amount necessary to initiate, operate, and maintain a preschool program pursuant to this chapter and the board of supervisors shall levy a school district tax necessary to raise that amount. The tax shall be in addition to any other school district tax authorized by law to be levied. (Added by renumbering Section 8329 by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 153. (AB 131) Effective July 23, 2021.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 8271 Preschool Services Funding Rules
  • § 46203 School Funding Supplement Rule
  • § 46207 Minimum Instructional Minutes
  • § 8265 Preschool Program Authorization
  • § 8267 Preschool District Cooperation Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 8272.
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