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  • CA: Millions to repair schools untapped - Districts may fear they won't be repaid for work

    04/20/2006 9:08:10 AM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 2 replies · 313+ views
    San Diego Union - Tribune ^ | 4/20/06 | Ed Mendel
    SACRAMENTO – The settlement of a landmark lawsuit two years ago created a $200 million state fund for emergency repairs in low-performing schools throughout California, but little of the money has been spent. Leaky roofs, broken toilets and other problems requiring urgent repair were cited in the suit. Only $247,000 has been spent from the fund – far less than the $30 million paid to attorneys in the suit. Some lawmakers think the fund, which is scheduled to grow by $200 million a year and reach $800 million by 2008, is not being used because school districts with tight budgets...