Repair & Upgrade Local Public Schools
Many of our local classrooms are outdated, unsafe and need repairs and upgrades
Yes on Proposition 2 will provide critical funding to repair and upgrade public school classrooms WITHOUT raising taxes.
Yes on 2 ensures local control of the funding, contains strict taxpayer oversight and accountability protections, will help our schools meet basic health and safety standards, and prepare our students for college and 21st Century careers.
"Yes on Proposition 2 provides funding for urgent repairs to leaky roofs and deteriorating restrooms, providing clean drinking water, removing hazardous mold, asbestos and lead paint, and protecting students from extreme heat."
- Sheri Coburn,
Executive Director
California School Nurses Organization
Students Achieve More in Safe, Clean Schools
Students who receive instruction in buildings with good environmental conditions can earn test scores that are 5 to 17 percent higher than scores for students in substandard buildings.
Make Public Schools Safer
Too many of our local schools lack adequate safety and security protections. Prop 2 will make students safer by funding door locks, emergency and security systems, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and more.
The Latest on Prop 2
More than 100 Groups and Organizations Sign on in Support of Proposition 2
Sacramento, CA - Just two months after Prop 2 was put on the ballot, more than 120 organizations across party lines have signed on in support, showing the urgent need for investment in our schools.
Prop 2 is a broad based coalition supported by teachers, school nurses, the California Democratic and Republican parties, school districts, Boards of Education, the League of Women Voters of California, the California Labor Federation, business groups, and social justice organizations, among others.
LAist: Heat in classrooms -Hotter days makes it harder for kids to learns
The hotter it is, the harder it is for kids to learn. Parents across L.A. county school districts have long raised the alarm about poorly functioning or no air conditioning at all in their childrens’ classrooms.
What the research says
Kids are going back to school. The heat can hurt their learning.
For every one degree the temperature goes up, performance on standardized tests goes down by 1%, according to UCLA research. In schools without air conditioning, 90-degree days can reduce students’ p
In Face of Record Back-to-School Heat Waves, Proposition 2 is Needed More than Ever
“For decades, too many of our schools have gone without the necessary electrical updates and air conditioned spaces to combat excessive heat,” said David Goldberg, President, California Teachers Association. “Prop 2 will provide schools with properly equipped facilities that will help keep their learning environment safe for our students and educators. With temperatures expected to soar in the 100s across Southern California, and hotter Septembers on the horizon, the time to act is now.”