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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 7§ 53823 Short-Term School District Loans

§ 53823 Short-Term School District Loans

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§ 53823 Short-Term School District Loans

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can borrow money between July 15th and August 30th if they need extra cash.
  • •They can't borrow more than 25% of the money they expect to get from the state that year.
  • •The amount they can borrow depends on how many kids went to school the year before.
  • •They must pay the money back by December 31st using state funds.

Example

A school district expects to get $1,000,000 from the state this year. Last year, 1,000 kids went to school there every day.

The school can borrow up to $250,000 (25% of $1,000,000) between July 15th and August 30th. They have to pay it back by December 31st using the money they get from the state.

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

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§ 53823 Short-Term School District Loans

In addition, a school district, county board of education, or community college district may borrow money at any time between July 15th and August 30th of any fiscal year in an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the estimated income and revenue to be received during the current fiscal year by the district or county office of education from apportionments of the state, high school, or community college fund and of the State General Fund, based on the average daily attendance of pupils in the schools or colleges of the district or in schools operated by the county board of education for the preceding school year. The notes shall be repaid not later than December 31st in the fiscal year exclusively from the state apportionments. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 447.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

educationschoolportcommunitystate general fundadditionattendance

Related Statutes

  • § 53825 Borrowing Resolution Requirements
  • § 17581.8 School District Funding Allocation
  • § 53822 Local Agency Borrowing Limits
  • § 53832 Tax Revenue Anticipation Loans
  • § 7908 Community College Funding Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 53823.
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