Report 2021-115 Recommendation Responses
Report 2021-115: School Facilities Program: California Needs Additional Funding and a More Equitable Approach for Modernizing Its School Facilities (Release Date: January 2022)
Recommendation for Legislative Action
To better ensure that the Allocation Board provides equitable funding for all districts that apply for modernization funds, the Legislature should require that the funds in future bond propositions be administered in the following manner:
Require the Allocation Board to prioritize funding to projects that fit at least one of the following criteria.
-Projects from districts meeting the financial hardship criteria.
-Projects from districts in low-income areas.
-Projects that address an imminent threat to the health and safety of students.
Allow the Allocation Board to make preliminary apportionments to all districts requesting modernization funding that meet the financial hardship criteria.
Description of Legislative Action
As of February 6, 2023, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: February 2023
California State Auditor's Assessment of 1-Year Status: Legislation Introduced
Description of Legislative Action
As of August 10, 2022, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: August 2022
California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: No Action Taken
As of August 10, 2022, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
Description of Legislative Action
As of March 27, 2022, the Legislature has not taken action to address this specific recommendation.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: April 2022