Education finance: postsecondary education facilities: College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2026, aims to provide funding for improvements and modernization at California’s public postsecondary education facilities, specifically universities and community colleges. It proposes increasing the amount of property a district can bond for, particularly for community colleges, and establishes a fund to be financed through a statewide election. The bill also outlines conditions for receiving funds from the University Capital Outlay Bond Fund, focusing on affordable student housing and facility upgrades.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum bondable property value for community college districts to 2% of taxable property.
- Raises the maximum bondable property value for unified school districts with community college districts to 2.5% of taxable property.
- Establishes the College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2026 to provide $____ for facility improvements.
- Requires the Trustees of the California State University and the Regents of the University of California to comply with conditions before receiving bond funds.
- Sets conditions for receiving funds from the 2026 University Capital Outlay Bond Fund, including a focus on affordable student housing.
- Requires campuses to develop and submit five-year affordable student housing plans.
- Limits administrative costs associated with the bond fund to 5 percent.
- Establishes a fund to be used for carrying out the purposes of the bond act.
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