CA
FIN.13Debt Limits & Voter ApprovalThe profile notes California Debt Limit Allocation Committee rules in connection with school financing.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 47
AZ
FIN.13Debt Limits & Voter ApprovalAlthough the Arizona Constitution limits state general obligation debt, school facilities revenue bonds issued under A.R.S. §§ 41-5751 and 41-5781 are not treated as general obligation debt because repayment relies on non-tax revenues rather than the state's general taxing power.
Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 27 · Ariz. Const. art. IX, § 8; A.R.S. § 41-5751; A.R.S. § 41-5781
CA
FIN.13Debt Limits & Voter ApprovalLocal Proposition 39 school bonds require 55% voter approval.
California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 45–46
AL
FIN.8Other Debt InstrumentsAlabama local school capital projects may be financed through revenue warrants that can be issued without a referendum when structured within statutory limits.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 28–29
AL
FIN.13Debt Limits & Voter ApprovalLocal school district debt related to Alabama school capital projects is subject to approval by the State Superintendent of Education.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 29
AL
FIN.13Debt Limits & Voter ApprovalGeneral obligation bonds used to finance local Alabama school capital projects require voter authorization.
Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 28–29