California Code, Education Code - EDC § 17075.11

(a) A school district may apply for hardship assistance in cases of extraordinary circumstances.

(b) A school district applying for state funding under this section shall demonstrate that due to unusual circumstances that are beyond the control of the school district, excessive costs need to be incurred in the construction of school facilities.

(c) The board shall review the increased costs that may be uniquely associated with urban construction and shall adjust the per-pupil grant for new construction or modernization hardship applications as necessary to accommodate those costs.  The board shall adopt regulations setting forth the standards, methodology, and a schedule of allowable adjustments for the urban adjustment factor established pursuant to this subdivision.

(d) This section shall apply to applications submitted on or after October 31, 2024.