California Spends Hundreds of Billions on Education but Can't Repair Schools
California school districts are losing the bond votes they rely on for school repairs. But why do they have to rely on voter-approved bonds when California already spends an obscene amount of money on education (and everything else)?
TL;DR
- California school districts are losing bond votes crucial for school repairs.
- This occurs despite the state spending a large amount on education.
- Several districts are on track to lose bond votes, even when seeking less money.
- Visalia Unified, for example, sought $158 million for repairs on aging buildings.
- Wealthier districts are more successful in passing bond votes and accessing state funds.
- Less wealthy districts risk missing out on matching state funds if their bonds fail.