This section simply names the law as the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998.

This law defines specific terms used in the context of funding and facilities for school districts in California. Terms like 'apportionment' refer to how money is allocated for school construction and upgrades. 'Assessed value' is the property's value for tax purposes. 'Attendance area' identifies the geographic area for a school. The 'board' is the State Allocation Board that oversees these matters. 'Gross bonding capacity' is how much debt a school district can issue. The law also defines what 'modernization' of school buildings means and what qualifies as a 'portable classroom.' 'Small school districts' are defined by having fewer than 2,501 students, and 'school district' itself can refer to several entities, including a high school area.

This law section states that the Director of General Services is responsible for overseeing the provisions in this chapter and must help the board with whatever it needs.

This rule states that the department must release funding applications by November 4, 1998, and be ready to quickly process any applications they receive from that date onward.

This section keeps the State Allocation Board active to carry out the tasks mentioned in this chapter. Board members and legislators who attend meetings won't get paid for their services, but they will get reimbursed for any real and necessary expenses while performing their duties. These reimbursements are considered administrative expenses.

This section mandates the board to create guidelines by June 30, 1999, aimed at reducing the costs involved in building school facilities. The guidelines are to offer strategies such as lowering professional fees, cutting site preparation expenses, recommending cost-saving materials and construction methods, promoting shared use of core facilities, encouraging efficient school site designs, and suggesting the use of reusable facility plans. If a school district uses certain types of funding, it must consider these guidelines. Importantly, any cost-saving measures should not negatively impact educational programs.

This law section outlines the responsibilities of a board in overseeing the administration of certain educational programs. The board is tasked with creating and implementing rules and regulations, while not having authority over setting fees for architects or engineers. It must establish procedures for managing the chapter and determine school districts' eligibility for funding, allocating these funds accordingly. It also has to update its regulations to remain in line with legislative changes, and these changes are to be made quickly using emergency procedures.

This law creates several funds in the California State Treasury to support school facilities. Each fund is separately named for the year it was established (1998, 2002, 2004, and 2006) and can receive money from any source. The funds are used to allocate money to school districts as needed, without worrying about which fiscal year the money comes from. The board can distribute money to schools up to the amount available in each fund and any authorized but unsold bonds. However, they can't use money meant for the General Fund.

This law establishes the 2024 State School Facilities Fund in the State Treasury to support school facility projects. Money in this fund is automatically available for use without being tied to specific fiscal years. The board overseeing this fund can allocate money up to the amount in the fund and bond amounts that are approved but not yet sold. They can also make payments from the fund even if there isn't enough money at that moment to cover all current commitments. However, funds that must be legally transferred to the General Fund can't be used for these payments.

This law sets up a county school facilities fund for each school district within a county. It allows the state to transfer money from various State School Facilities Funds to the county fund. Any interest earned stays in the county fund. The school districts can use these funds for approved school facility expenses, as outlined in specific sections of the law.

This rule is saying that it doesn't alter the existing responsibilities of the State Department of Education or the Department of General Services regarding school sites and how school buildings are constructed. These responsibilities are already detailed in other specified parts of the law.

This law outlines which state agencies are not considered the primary decision-makers under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for certain school-related projects. Specifically, it lists the board, the Department of General Services, the Office of the State Architect, the Office of Public School Construction, and the State Department of Education—except for projects involving the California School for the Deaf and the California School for the Blind. This classification is meant to reflect current law.

This law states that school districts can't get funding from the board unless they follow certain procedures. Specifically, they need to hire architects or engineers through a competitive process. They also must get approval from the State Department of Education to make sure the site and building plans meet specific standards.

This law outlines what happens when a school district is caught providing false information in their applications for school funding. Firstly, any misrepresentation, termed a 'material inaccuracy,' must be reported by the Office of Public School Construction. If the false information leads to the district receiving extra funds, they must repay that extra amount, with interest, according to a five-year payment plan. Additionally, the district will be barred from certifying their project applications themselves for up to five years or until they finish repayment. Instead, they must use an alternate certification method and cover any extra certification costs themselves. If the false information is discovered before the funds are released, the funding will be adjusted to ignore the inaccuracies. And if inaccurate information is found before any funding decisions are made, the application can continue without that false information being considered.

This law section requires the State Department of Education to include specific questions about career technical education (CTE) when approving plans for new school construction. They need to ask if the new projects will have facilities for CTE programs or, if not, how the needs of students for these programs will be met. The gathered responses to these questions must be maintained publicly by the Department and summarized quarterly for the Office of Public School Construction, which will then share these summaries on their website.

The Office of Public School Construction had to provide a report to both the board and the Legislature by March 1, 2015, detailing their efforts to make the process of giving out seismic safety funds faster and more efficient. This report had to follow specific rules outlined in another law. This section of the law was set to expire on January 1, 2016, unless extended or changed by another law before that date.

For a school district to take part in the school facilities program, it must provide the department with an up-to-date, five-year facilities plan approved by its governing board. This plan must detail the district's eligibility for state bond funding and include an inventory of existing facilities, classroom capacities, projected enrollment growth, a capital budget, potential funding sources, and more. Guidelines will be developed to help districts create these plans, and they must update their plans to reflect any changes in enrollment or capacity. The financial controller will ensure all requirements are met in these plans.

If a school district asks for help, the State Department of Education will assist in assessing and using current school buildings and in explaining the need for new buildings or repairs, following certain rules.

This law means that when the board decides on funding for school construction or renovation, it isn’t responsible for any legal claims or damages that result from that work. If there's an issue like a breach of contract or some other problem, the school district itself is the one on the hook for it, not the board. This applies to contracts with builders, architects, and engineers, among others involved in the projects.

This law outlines how California provides funding for school construction projects. When a school district receives state funds for building projects, that amount is considered the final state contribution. The district must ensure that state funds, along with local funds, are enough to complete the project. Additionally, the money given for one project cannot be used as a local match for another. If the district saves money during construction, those savings can be used for other important building expenses at the school's discretion.

This section states that funds set aside in a specific account can be used, as approved in the yearly budget, to give money to the Director of General Services. This money is to help with building, updating, or changing school buildings, following the rules in another part of the Government Code.

This law section deals with how school districts in California can manage property and receive funds for construction projects. It says that the title or ownership of any property acquired or improved with these funds needs to be held by the district. For eligibility to receive funds, a court's order in eminent domain proceedings can be considered as holding the title. School districts must follow all construction laws, and importantly, even if the land is leased, funds can be used if the project was approved before November 4, 1998.

This law allows school districts to use state funding for building or upgrading schools on leased property, but only if certain conditions are met. The property must be leased from another government entity, and the lease should last at least 40 years unless the land is federal property, which requires at least a 25-year lease. Alternatively, a shorter lease of at least 30 years can be approved if deemed beneficial for the state. However, lease costs themselves cannot be covered by the funding, and all constructions must comply with existing school construction laws.

This law states that a school district in California can count students from a charter school located within its area when calculating how much funding it's eligible for on school facility projects. However, if the charter school is outside their area, they can't count those students for funding. The rules for funding are specifically about charter school facilities and don’t affect other laws about how charter schools are run. These rules only apply to projects funded by state bonds approved after January 1, 2002.

This section requires school districts to keep their facilities in good working condition by making necessary repairs and maintenance. To ensure this, districts must set up a special maintenance fund, and for 20 years, deposit at least 3% of their general fund expenses into it each year. There are specific rules for the deposit amounts during different fiscal years. Districts must also have a maintenance plan in place, and establish a system to inspect facilities for repairs. Certain districts are exempt from some requirements if they show their facilities can be maintained with less funding, and special provisions exist for districts that received significant state funding in certain years. All districts must maintain good repair standards as defined in another law.

This law mandates that when using certain funds, top priority should be given to making sure school facilities, especially restrooms, are working properly and meet local cleanliness standards.

For the school year of 2003-04, this law requires school districts to save 2% of their total spending from their general budget in a specific account, as opposed to any other amount that might usually be required.

This law mandates that during the fiscal years from 2008 to 2015, California school districts generally needed to deposit 1% of their general fund spending into a specific account. However, if the district's facilities were well-maintained, as defined by another law, they didn't have to make this deposit. Districts could also choose to deposit more than the required amount if they wanted.

This law requires school districts in California to certify that they are following a plan for major maintenance of school facilities when they receive state funding for a project. This includes keeping roofs, heating systems, and more in good repair. The plan must identify maintenance needs, provide a timeline, estimate costs, and outline funding. It should be updated annually as part of the budget process, and made available to the public. The budget must account for this maintenance, and if not fully funded, there must be an explanation.

This law requires that new or purchased school facilities for students with special needs be designed and located to maximize interaction between these students and their peers, as suitable for everyone's needs. Schools must ensure these facilities are part of the broader school setup. The State Allocation Board, in cooperation with educational authorities, will establish regulations for this integration. If a school cannot meet these requirements, they can request a waiver from the Superintendent of Public Instruction. This involves a documented request, verification by the State Department of Education, and a review by the Advisory Commission on Special Education. If the waiver request isn't rejected within 60 days, it is automatically approved.

This law says that if there was a lien, which is like a legal claim, placed on school district property under certain sections before the date this law became active, it has to be removed. From November 4, 1998, no new liens can be placed under those same sections on school district property. Removing these liens ensures that anyone relying on this release is protected, and the removal can be officially recorded.

If you submit applications for new construction or updates to schools before October 31, 2024, they will be handled based on the rules that were in place as of January 1, 2024.

This law section requires school districts in California to confirm that they have explored teaming up with other government bodies to share land and facilities, which can help cut down on the expenses of school facilities. Additionally, money allocated for expanding or updating schools can be used for the school’s share in these joint-use facilities.

This law requires a school district to confirm, as part of its application for big building or renovation projects, that it's thought about needing vocational and career technical education facilities. They must do this in consultation with an advisory committee. This ensures that the district's programs align with certain educational standards. The board is also responsible for creating rules to manage this process.

Before a school district in California can receive funding for construction or renovation projects, its career technical education advisory committee must confirm in writing that the district is adequately providing for vocational and career technical education needs. This confirmation ensures alignment with certain educational requirements.

This law section requires school districts applying for funding for construction or modernization projects to certify that they've thought about using designs and materials that save energy and water, use natural lighting and good air quality, include recycled materials, and create an environment that supports learning, like good acoustics and low-toxic materials.

Starting January 1, 2015, this rule states that funding for incentive grants can't be approved for new construction or upgrading projects that aim to have high-performance school features, like those mentioned in another section of the law.

If a school district doesn't have employees with enough construction management experience, they can hire outside help. They are allowed to use certain state funds to pay for these services, as specified by related law sections.

This section requires evaluations to be conducted on the cost and outcomes of building small high schools in California. One evaluation is about the construction and modernization costs, while another looks at how students perform at these schools, including their academic success and college attendance. The evaluation also explores why districts might be hesitant to build small high schools. These evaluations must be finished within two years of the last small high school opening and will help guide future school building projects and funding decisions.