Committee approves bill to let charter schools apply for state facilities hardship relief AB 23 16, sponsored by Assemblymember Hoover, would allow charter public schools to apply for financial hardship designations to lower the 50% local match required to access state school facilities bond funds. Supporters called it an equity fix; the committee moved the bill to appropriations and recorded favorable committee votes.

A new bill could pave the way for California's charter schools to finally access crucial state funding, leveling the playing field for over 700,000 students.

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