In allocating funds under this chapter, the board may give first priority to school districts for the replacement and repair of school buildings and necessary facilities appurtenant thereto damaged by any earthquake occurring subsequent to July 1, 1952. All of the provisions of this chapter apply to the districts except the provisions for the establishment of priorities.
Prior to making any apportionment under this section, the State Allocation Board may secure from the Department of General Services, a report showing the urgency of the work of replacement or repair for which an application has been filed. The report shall not be conclusive upon the State Allocation Board, but shall be advisory only.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)