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Improve Basic Health and Safety Standards in Schools
Provide students in older schools a safe, secure learning environment by removing asbestos, lead paint and lead pipes, and retrofitting for earthquake safety. Read Prop 51
Repair and Upgrade Older Schools
Address a long backlog of crucial repairs and upgrades to rebuild and modernize classroom technology, libraries and science labs, so California students get a quality education in quality schools. Read Prop 51
Expand Schools and Relieve Overcrowding
Expanding classrooms creates smaller class sizes, increases access and opportunity for more students to quality schools, and keeps the promise of a quality education for all California students. Read Prop 51
In the News
5 RAZONES GRANDES POR LAS CUALES SU VOTO DE SI A LA PROPUESTA 51 LE DARA A LOS ESTUDIANTES DE CALIFORNIA UN FUTURO MAS BRILLANTE
La Propuesta 51 es un bono estatal que ayudará a proporcionar a todos los estudiantes con educación de calidad en un ambiente seguro y solido. …Read More
PROP 51 is a state school bond to address the
Multi-Billion Dollar
backlog of school construction projects.
These projects have been approved by local school boards and must meet state program eligibility criteria. School districts use local funds to match state dollars.
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What people are saying
“Prop 51 will protect local control by requiring funding only be used for school improvement projects approved by local school and community college boards … where taxpayers can have a voice.”
– Chris Ungar, President, California School Boards Association Read More
What people are saying
“Without this bond, local taxpayers will face higher local property taxes that create inequalities between schools in different communities, treat taxpayers differently, and lack strong accountability provisions.”
– Teresa Casazza, President, California Taxpayers Association Read More
What people are saying
“Nothing is more disheartening than teaching students when our classrooms are falling apart and don’t provide access to students’ basic academic needs.”
– Tim Smith, 2014 California Teach of the Year, Florin High School Read More
Local school districts are doing their part. Now it’s time for the state to fulfill its funding responsibility. California’s 6.2 million students deserve nothing less.