California's $10 Billion School Bond Measure Prop. 2 Leads in Early Voting
Proposition 2 aims to fund crucial repairs and upgrades for aging K-12 schools and community colleges across the state.
- Proposition 2 seeks to allocate $8.5 billion for K-12 school renovations and $1.5 billion for community colleges.
- The measure has bipartisan support and endorsements from over 150 groups, including educational and business organizations.
- If passed, the bond would cost the state approximately $18 billion over 30 years, without raising taxes but increasing state debt.
- Supporters argue the bond is necessary due to the urgent need for safe and modern school facilities, with many campuses failing to meet safety standards.
- Critics, including the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, oppose the bond due to concerns over increasing state debt and future financial burdens.