school bonds
District debt instruments
School bonds are debt securities issued by local governments or school districts to raise money for educational infrastructure—building new schools, renovating existing facilities, or purchasing equipment.
Voters typically must approve these bonds through ballot measures, and the debt is repaid over time through property taxes.
The district put a $50 million school bond on the November ballot.
Unlike general obligation bonds backed by full taxing authority, some school bonds may be revenue bonds tied to specific funding streams.
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