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Prop 2 will help make essential updates to schools, providing safer learning environments

SACRAMENTO, CA - Earlier this year, students returned to school amongst some of the highest temperatures that have been recorded in California during August and September, yet many classrooms are without the tools to combat the heat. Proposition 2's newest ad, called “Beat,” highlights the need for upgrades across the state to help students beat these ongoing heatwaves. 

“The Trust for Public Land is proud to support Prop 2 because of the important upgrades and safety improvements the measure will provide for schools including transforming our state’s heat-amplifying, asphalt spaces with vibrant green schoolyards,” said Juan Altamirano, Trust for Public Land Director of Government Affairs. “It’s important for voters to know how impactful Prop 2 will be, and this new round of digital advertising does exactly that. Kids deserve safe spaces for them to learn and thrive and Proposition 2 helps us meet that responsibility to our children.

Prop 2 will make the most urgent repairs and upgrades in our local public schools by authorizing a $10 billion investment – without raising any taxes or fees – to make sure our students are safe and ready to learn.

Recent data from Climate Central states that, “Keeping schools cool is a growing challenge as our climate warms and many places experience hotter summers and shoulder seasons,” and that, “Access to cooling is critical to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and school staff.” 

“Funding to improve shade structures, create green space, improve outdated wiring and HVACs are essential for students to learn and be safe,” added Altamirano. 

Specifically, Prop 2 will Fund:

• $4 billion for the upgrade and repair of local public schools

• 3.3 billion for new construction of public-school facilities

• $600 million for public charter school facilities

• $600 million for career technical education classrooms and job training centers

• $1.5 billion for local community colleges