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Nov. 17, 2016
Prop. 51 means less local funding needed for schools
The ballot measure, which voters passed Nov. 8 and which provides long-awaited relief for California's underfunded educational infrastructure, represents a great win for kids. By Roy A. Combs and Jim Traber
Roy A. Combs
Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost LLPEmail: rcombs@fagenfriedman.com
UC Berkeley SOL; Berkeley CA
On Nov. 8, California voters approved Proposition 51, authorizing the issuance of $9 billion in bonds for educational facility funding. Prior to the election, some sources had the measure polling at less than 50 percent. However, Prop. 51 passed with approximately 54 percent of the statewide vote, and became effective Nov. 9. As studies have found that student performance is correlated to adequate school facilities...
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