20 USC 10003 - Uses of funds by local educational agencies

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§ 10003.

Uses of funds by local educational agencies

(a)

In general

A local educational agency that receives funds under this chapter may use the funds for any activity authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) (“ESEA”), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) (“IDEA”), the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.),1

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or the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) (“the Perkins Act”) or for modernization, renovation, or repair of public school facilities, including modernization, renovation, and repairs that are consistent with a recognized green building rating system.

(b)

Prohibition

A local educational agency may not use funds received under this chapter for—

(1)

payment of maintenance costs;

(2)

stadiums or other facilities primarily used for athletic contests or exhibitions or other events for which admission is charged to the general public;

(3)

purchase or upgrade of vehicles; or

(4)

improvement of stand-alone facilities whose purpose is not the education of children, including central office administration or operations or logistical support facilities.

(c)

Rule of construction

Nothing in this section shall allow a local educational agency to engage in school modernization, renovation, or repair that is inconsistent with State law.

(Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIV, § 14003, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 281; Pub. L. 111–8, div. F, title V, § 523(c), Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 806.)

cite as: 20 USC 10003