Proposition 2, titled Authorizing Bonds for Public Schools and Community College Facilities, was a California ballot proposition and legislative statutes that passed in the 2024 general election on November 5, 2024.[2] The proposition authorized the issuance of $10 billion in state general obligation bonds for repair, upgrade, and construction of facilities at K–12 public schools and community colleges; this also includes charter schools throughout the state of California.[3]
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Authorizing Bonds for Public Schools and Community College Facilities Authorize $10 billion of bonds to build and repair facilities at K-12 public schools and community colleges. Requires annual audits. Increased state costs of about $500 million annually for 35 years to repay the bond. | |||||||||||||||||||
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The proposition also allowed for the authorization of the following:[3]
- Provides funding for new facilities, to improve school health and safety conditions at existing facilities, and for classroom upgrades (e.g., science, engineering, transitional kindergarten, and vocational classrooms).
- Expands eligibility for financial hardship grants for small and disadvantaged school districts.
- Provides higher percentage of state matching funds to schools demonstrating greatest need.
- Requires public hearings and performance audits.
- Appropriates money from General Fund to repay bonds.
Results
editAssociated Press called a "yes" vote on Proposition 2.[2] As of November 7, 2024, AP reported that reported that 56.9% voting yes and 43.1% voting no, with 54% of votes counted.[2]
Supporters
editThe official support statement of the proposition argues that "many schools and community colleges are outdated and need basic health and safety repairs and upgrades to prepare students for college and careers and to retain and attract quality teachers. Prop. 2 meets those needs and requires strict taxpayer accountability so funds are spent as promised with local control."[4]
- State assemblymembers
- Al Muratsuchi, state assemblyman from the 66th district (2016–present; 2012–2014)[5]
- Labor unions
- Political parties
Opponents
editThe official oppositional statement of the proposition argues that "Proposition 2 will increase our bond obligations by $10 billion, which will cost taxpayers an estimated $18 billion when repaid with interest. A bond works like a government credit card—paying off that credit card requires the government to spend more of your tax dollars! Vote NO on Prop. 2."[9]
- State assemblymembers
- Bill Essayli, state assemblyman from the 63rd district (2022–present)[6]
- Newspapers
- Daily Breeze[10]
- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin[11]
- Long Beach Press-Telegram[12]
- Los Angeles Daily News[13]
- Orange County Register[14]
- Pasadena Star-News[15]
- Redlands Daily Facts[16]
- The Press-Enterprise[17]
- The San Bernardino Sun[18]
- San Gabriel Valley Tribune[19]
- Whittier Daily News[20]
- Political parties
- Organizations
References
edit- ^ "California General Election November 5, 2024: State Ballot Measures - Statewide Results: Proposition 2". Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c Jones, Carolyn (2024-08-21). "California Proposition 2: School facilities bond". CalMatters. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ a b Weber, Shirley (August 29, 2024). "2024 California Proposition 2" (PDF). Office of the Secretary of State of California.
- ^ "California General Election November 5, 2024 Official Voter Information Guide". California Secretary of State. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "California Proposition 2, Public Education Facilities Bond Measure (2024)". Ballotpedia. 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ a b c "California General Election November 5, 2024 Official Voter Information Guide". California Secretary of State. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "2024 General Election Endorsements" (PDF). cadem.org. California Democratic Party. August 12, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ "CAGOP Ballot Measures Positions". cagop.org. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ "California General Election November 5, 2024 Official Voter Information Guide". California Secretary of State. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". Daily Breeze. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". Press-Telegram. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". Los Angeles Daily News. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". OC Register. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". Pasadena Star-News. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". Redlands Daily Facts. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". Press-Enterprise. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". San Bernardino Sun. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". San Gabriel Valley Tribune. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond". Whittier Daily News. SCNG. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "2024 CA Proposition Voter Guide". Libertarian Party of California. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "Peace & Freedom Party Workers' Voters Guide, general election 2024". peaceandfreedom.us. September 11, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.