Facilities Equity

Facilities Equity

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Identifying and securing adequate facilities for charter students is a challenging task for many of our state's charter schools. CCSA advocates for equity in facilities for our charter schools and students, and offers support and resources from our regional and statewide staff, as well as our legal, legislative, and communications experts for those seeking facilities or needing assistance with issues that may arise.

Some of the top facilities issues for California charter schools include:

Proposition 39

CCSA is working to increase charter school participation and school district compliance statewide.

Proposition 39 requires school districts to provide "reasonably equivalent" facilities to charter schools.  The deadline for requesting facilities from your school district is rapidly approaching.  Demand Prop. 39 facility now!  Applications are due by November 1st. 

SB 740

CCSA is advocating in the Legislature for increased funding, as well as locally, for more charter participation and a decrease in eligibility threshold.

The Charter School Facility Grant Program, also known as SB 740, provides rent and lease assistance to charter schools where at least 70% of its students are eligible for the Free-and-Reduced Lunch Program. Currently, more than 200 charters across California receive funding from the program.

Due to the dire budget situation in the state, SB 740 is at risk of not being funded for the 2010-11 fiscal year. CCSA's advocacy teams are working with the Governor and the Legislature to ensure charter schools can continue to rely on this important program.

Stay current with activity at the Capitol here.

SB 592

CCSA is working to ensure charter schools hold titles to their facilities.

SB 592, also known as the Charter Schools Facilities Program, authorizes local government entities to hold a title to charter school project facilities.

Bonds

CCSA advocates statewide and regionally to ensure charter schools receive an equitable share of any voter-approved school construction bond.