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HomeEducation CodeCh. 6Art. 1§ 16057 School District Construction Reimbursement

§ 16057 School District Construction Reimbursement

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§ 16057 School District Construction Reimbursement

This law says a school district can get money for projects that the board approved, but only if the building contract was started within two years before the board got the district’s request, and any work started earlier needs a special board vote.

Key Takeaways

  • •Payment follows the final budget plan (apportionment).
  • •The construction contract must be let no more than two years before the board receives the district’s request.
  • •If work began before the board got the request, a special board resolution is needed to get paid.

Example

A school district wants to build a new science lab. The board approves the lab in its budget and the district signs a construction contract three months later. The district then asks the state for payment.

Because the contract was let less than two years before the board got the request, the district can be paid for the lab costs. If the district had started building the lab before the board even saw the request, the board would have to pass a special resolution to allow payment.

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

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§ 16057 School District Construction Reimbursement

Payment shall be made in accordance with the terms of a final apportionment, either directly or by way of reimbursement, to a school district for expenditures, or commitments therefor, which have been made by the district for any items approved by the board in the apportionment, provided, the construction contract has been let no earlier than two years preceding the date the application is received by the board. Where expenditures were made for, or work was commenced with respect to, any item so approved, prior to the time the application of such district containing such item was received by the board, payment or reimbursement for the item, either with state funds or with district funds which the district is required to contribute by the apportionment, shall be made only upon authorization of the board by special resolution citing this section. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

final apportionmentreimbursementconstruction contractspecial resolution

Related Statutes

  • § 16015 Portable Classroom Lease Funding
  • § 16063 School District Bond Approval
  • § 16068 Federal School Construction Reimbursement
  • § 16092 School Funding Certification Deadlines
  • § 16104 School District Fund Availability

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 16057.
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