A School District may apply for Interim Housing and any other assistance as a result of a natural disaster for which the Governor has declared a state of emergency pursuant to Education Code Section 17075.20, subject to verification with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services to confirm the state of emergency is still open at the time of application submittal.

For purposes of this Section, a natural disaster may include, but is not limited to, events such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, landslides, storms, hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural catastrophes.

Applications received on or after October 31, 2024 are subject to matching share requirements in accordance with Sections 1859.77.1 or 1859.79, as applicable.

Note: Authority cited: Section 17070.35, Education Code. Reference: Section 17075.20, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-20-2025 as an emergency; operative 10-20-2025 (Register 2025, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-20-2025 order transmitted to OAL 4-20-2026 and filed 6-2-2026 (Register 2026, No. 23).