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Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB)

Information about the QZAB program, which allows local educational agencies to solicit contributions from private enterprises and to issue tax-exempt bonds and use the proceeds for specified educational purposes.

Qualified Zone Academy Bond Application (DOC)
Districts receiving an authorization from the 2010 Federal Qualified Zone Academy Bond allocation must issue by December 31, 2012 or the authorization will lapse.

Office of Management and Budget Report Pursurant to the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 (P.L. 11-155) External link opens in new window or tab.
(See page 346) The California Department of Education was recently provided this information from the United States Office of Management and Budget regarding sequestration. Districts should consult with their Bond Counsel regarding the consequences of sequestration.

Qualified Zone Academy Bond Issuances

Free and Reduced Price Meal Data
Percentage of free/reduced price meal data by county, school district, and site.

Introduction

SAMPLE Contribution Letter

The Law

U.S. Department of Education Guidance External link opens in new window or tab.

Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community Address Locator External link opens in new window or tab.

Qualified Tax Credit Bond Rate External link opens in new window or tab.

Form 14002 - Governmental Bond Financings Compliance Check Questionnaire External link opens in new window or tab.

Questions:   Shannon Farrell-Hart | sfarrell@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-3923
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