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HomeEducation CodeCh. 8Art. 1§ 16706 School District Funding Rules

§ 16706 School District Funding Rules

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§ 16706 School District Funding Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can set rules to decide which school districts get money.
  • •The board can make rules on how the money is spent.
  • •The board can create forms and steps schools must follow to get the money.

Example

A school wants money to buy new computers.

The board can say what the school must do to get the money, like filling out forms or showing they need the computers.

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

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§ 16706 School District Funding Rules

In addition to any other powers and duties that are granted the board by this chapter, the board shall: (a) Establish any qualifications not in conflict with other provisions of this chapter that it deems will best serve the purposes of this chapter for determining the eligibility of school districts to apportionments of funds under this chapter. (b) Establish any procedures and policies in connection with the administration of, and the expenditure of funds made available for the purpose of, this chapter that it deems necessary. (c) Adopt any rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter, requiring any procedure, forms, and information, that it may deem necessary. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

qualificationsprocedures and policiesrules and regulationsadministrationeligibility of school districtsapportionments of funds

Related Statutes

  • § 15705 School District Funding Eligibility
  • § 16009 Board Powers And Duties
  • § 17005 School District Lease Authority
  • § 16316 District Funding Eligibility Rules
  • § 16590 Board Administrative Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 16706.
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