California Sued Over Bond Program
California is being sued over a bond program that allegedly favors wealthy school districts in terms of funding for facility repairs.
Property-poor school districts claim that the state's building aid formula unfairly advantages wealthy districts, leaving them without sufficient funds to upgrade their rundown facilities.
- Wealthy districts have modern science labs, outdoor spaces, and auditoriums.
- Property-poor districts have deplorable conditions and disproportionately enroll low-income students, English learners, and minority students.
The state's reliance on local property taxes perpetuates vast inequalities for students in low-wealth communities.
A public-interest law firm filed the lawsuit, citing the need for a more equitable system.
Author's summary: California sued for unfair school funding.