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HomeEducation CodeCh. 7Art. 2§ 16522 State Property Ownership Rules

§ 16522 State Property Ownership Rules

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§ 16522 State Property Ownership Rules

This law says that when a district spends money from a state fund, it is acting for the state, and anything bought or built with that money belongs to the state. Once the district pays what it owes, the state can give the property back to the district.

Key Takeaways

  • •The district works as the state's agent when spending the funds.
  • •All property bought or built with those funds is owned by the state.
  • •After paying the state, the board can convey the property back to the district.

Example

A city district uses state grant money to buy land and build a community center.

Because the district used the state's money, the land and building are considered the state's property. After the district pays the required amount to the state, the state can transfer the center back to the district to run.

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

Official Source
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§ 16522 State Property Ownership Rules

In making applications for, and in expending, apportionments of funds under this chapter, a district acts as an agent of the state and all sites purchased and improved, all equipment purchased, and all buildings constructed, reconstructed, altered, or added to through the expenditure of funds apportioned under this chapter, are declared to be, and are, the property of the state. Upon the payment by the district of the amounts required to be paid by it to the state under this chapter, the board shall, in the name of the state, convey the property to the district. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

districtagent of the stateproperty of the stateconvey the property

Related Statutes

  • § 16520 School Construction Funding Rules
  • § 16521 School Facility Offsite Improvements
  • § 16523 State Property Insurance Requirements
  • § 16524 School District Funding Eligibility
  • § 16525 School Facility Construction Applications

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 16522.
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