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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 7Ch. 4Art. 1§ 17563 Local Agency Fund Use

§ 17563 Local Agency Fund Use

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§ 17563 Local Agency Fund Use

Key Takeaways

  • •Money given to local groups or schools can be used for anything that helps the public.
  • •The money must be used for good things, like parks, schools, or roads.
  • •The rule is short and doesn’t list what you can or can’t buy—just that it must help everyone.

Example

A school gets extra money from the state.

The school can use the money to buy new books, fix the playground, or even start an after-school program—anything that helps the kids and the town.

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

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§ 17563 Local Agency Fund Use

Any funds received by a local agency or school district pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be used for any public purpose. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 879, Sec. 8.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

local agencyschool districtpublic purpose

Related Statutes

  • § 17551 State Mandate Reimbursement Claims
  • § 17552 State Mandate Reimbursement Process
  • § 17565 State Mandate Cost Reimbursement
  • § 17568 Late Reimbursement Claim Penalty
  • § 17573 Local Government Reimbursement Requests

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 17563.
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