2024 California Proposition 2
2024 referendum
| November 5, 2024 (2024-11-05) |
Bonds for Public Schools and Community College Facilities
Proposition 2, titled Authorizing Bonds for Public Schools and Community College Facilities, is a California ballot proposition and legislative statutes that will be voted on in the 2024 general election on November 5. The proposition, if passed, will authorize the issuance of $10 billion in state general obligation bonds for repair, upgrade, and construction of facilities at K–12 public schools and community colleges; this will also include charter schools throughout the state of California.[1]
The proposition will also allow for the authorization of the following:[1]
- Provides funding for new facilities, to improve school health and safety conditions at existing facilities, and for classroom upgrades (e.g., science, engineering, transitional kindergarten, and vocational classrooms).
- Expands eligibility for financial hardship grants for small and disadvantaged school districts.
- Provides higher percentage of state matching funds to schools demonstrating greatest need.
- Requires public hearings and performance audits.
- Appropriates money from General Fund to repay bonds.
Supporters
Supporters of the proposition argued that "many public schools and community colleges throughout [the state of] California are outdated and need repairs and upgrades to meet basic health and safety standards, prepare students for college and 21st Century careers, and retain and attract quality teachers."
Supporters
- State assemblymembers
- Al Muratsuchi, Member of the California State Assembly from the 66th district (2016–present; 2012-2014)[2]
References
- ^ a b Weber, Shirley (August 29, 2024). "2024 California Proposition 2" (PDF). Office of the Secretary of State of California.
- ^ "California Proposition 2, Public Education Facilities Bond Measure (2024)". Ballotpedia. 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
