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HomeEducation CodeCh. 8Art. 1§ 16725 Board Prescription Of Project Funds

§ 16725 Board Prescription Of Project Funds

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§ 16725 Board Prescription Of Project Funds

Key Takeaways

  • •The board decides how money for projects can be spent.
  • •The board can change how the money is spent if they want to.
  • •The rules about spending must be followed unless the board changes them.

Example

A school district gets money to build a new playground.

The board says the money can only be used for swings and slides. Later, they decide to also allow a basketball court. The school must follow the new rule.

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

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§ 16725 Board Prescription Of Project Funds

The board shall prescribe in the detail that it deems necessary, the purposes for which moneys apportioned by it or which it requires the district to contribute toward, or in reduction of the cost of a project, may be expended, and the prescription shall be binding upon the governing board of the district, except that it may be changed or modified by the board for any cause that it sees fit. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardmoneys apportionedgoverning board of the district

Related Statutes

  • § 16703 Director'S Administrative Duties
  • § 16707 School Property Disposition Rules
  • § 16714 School Construction Funding Approval
  • § 16715 New Construction Area Limit
  • § 16716 School District Reimbursement Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 16725.
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