§ 16312 School Facility Safety Assistance

Education Code·California

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This law says the state will help school districts fix or replace school buildings that are unsafe, because keeping kids safe at school is the state's job.

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•The state promises help to schools with dangerous buildings.
•Help can be money, resources, or other assistance to repair or replace the structure.
•The goal is to keep children safe while they are at school.

Example

A middle school discovers that its gym roof is cracked and could collapse.

Because the building is unsafe, the state can give the school money or other help to repair the roof or build a new gym so students stay safe.

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§ 16312 School Facility Safety Assistance

The Legislature hereby declares that it is in the interest of the state and the people thereof to provide assistance to school districts in rehabilitating or replacing structurally unsafe school facilities inasmuch as the education of children is an obligation of the state, and the obligation carries with it a corresponding responsibility for the physical safety of children while attending school. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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structurally unsafe school facilities physical safety of children

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 16312.

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