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Getty ImagesVoters have passed Proposition 2 in California Wednesday night.
This proposition will authorize $10 billion in bonds to build or repair K-12 schools and community colleges across the state. It can help fix things like dry rot, mold, malfunctioning electrical systems, gas leaks, and other hazards that exist at hundreds of schools across the state.
According to the Public Policy Institute of California, about 38% of California's K-12 students attend schools that don’t meet the safety standards.
Supporters of Prop. 2 said many schools and community colleges in California are outdated and need to be modernized. They said in order to retain and attract quality teachers, schools and community colleges need basic health and safety repairs and upgrades. They also said these upgrades will prepare students for college and careers.
Opponents of Prop. 2 said it’ll increase California’s bond obligations by $10 billion, which will cost taxpayers an estimated $18 billion after interest. They said a bond is essentially a government credit card that will end with more taxpayer dollars being spent.
The Associated Press declared that Prop. 2 passed Wednesday, after polls closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday in California.
