School Facilities. 55% Local Vote. Bonds, Taxes. Accountability Requirements.

As of Nov 7, 2000; may be out of date.

Jurisdiction code

CA

Year

2000

Election kind

general

Measure no

39

Election date

2000-11-07

Official title

SCHOOL FACILITIES. 55% LOCAL VOTE. BONDS, TAXES. ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS.

Title and summary

Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. Authorizes bonds for repair, construction or replacement of school facilities, classrooms, if approved by 55% local vote for projects evaluated by schools, community college districts, county education offices for safety, class size, and information technology needs. Accountability requirements include annual performance and financial audits on use of bond proceeds. Prohibits use of bond proceeds for salaries or operating expenses. Requires facilities for public charter schools. Authorizes property taxes in excess of 1% limit by 55% vote, rather than current two-thirds, as necessary to pay school bonds.

Fiscal impact

– Increased debt costs for many school districts, depending on local voter approval of future school bond issues (these costs would vary by individual district). District costs throughout the state could total in the hundreds of millions of dollars each year within a decade. – Potential longer-term state savings to the extent local school districts assume greater responsibility for funding school facilities.

Source url

https://vigarchive.sos.ca.gov/2000/general/text/text-title-summ-39.htm

Proposed law url

https://vigarchive.sos.ca.gov/2000/general/text/text-proposed-law-39.htm

Source name

California Secretary of State Official Voter Information Guide

Retrieved at

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