• O.C. Residents Say "Yes" to Measures on March 2 Ballot

• Ballot Proposition Will Benefit County

• State Bond: What are they? How do they work?

• Prop 55 - CSUF To Receive $50M If Bond Passes

• Proposition 55 Receives Support

• Bond Measure Slated for March

• Video: Conversation with President Gordon on Prop 55

What is Prop 55: 2004 School Bond?

• Prop 55 is the second part of a $12.3 billion statewide bond package to repair, upgrade and build new schools. The first half of the package (Proposition 47) was passed by 59 percent of California voters in November 2002. The second half will be put before voters on the March 2004 ballot.
 
• If approved, Prop 55 will fund construction of new classrooms, repair and renovate existing school facilities, seismic upgrades and high-tech equipment to provide the infrastructure necessary to reduce overcrowding and accommodate student enrollments in California's public schools and universities.

Where will Prop 55 money go?

• If approved by voters, the bond will authorize the sale of statewide general obligation bonds in the amount of $12.3 billion to repair, upgrade and build new school facilities as follows:

- K-12: $10 billion
- California State University: $690 million
- University of California: $690 million
- California Community Colleges: $920 million

How will Prop 55 affect Cal State Fullerton?
Cal State Fullerton would receive more than $50 million if Proposition 55 is approved by voters. The funds would be used for two major projects – a building for the College of Business and Economics and necessary equipment for the Performing Arts Center currently under construction. more...