§ 10003. Uses of funds by local educational agencies

• (a) A local educational agency that receives funds under this chapter may use the funds for any activity authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) (“ESEA”), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) (“IDEA”), the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.), 1 1 See References in Text note below. or the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) (“the Perkins Act”) or for modernization, renovation, or repair of public school facilities, including modernization, renovation, and repairs that are consistent with a recognized green building rating system.
• (b) A local educational agency may not use funds received under this chapter for—
  • (1) payment of maintenance costs;
  • (2) stadiums or other facilities primarily used for athletic contests or exhibitions or other events for which admission is charged to the general public;
  • (3) purchase or upgrade of vehicles; or
  • (4) improvement of stand-alone facilities whose purpose is not the education of children, including central office administration or operations or logistical support facilities.
• (c) Nothing in this section shall allow a local educational agency to engage in school modernization, renovation, or repair that is inconsistent with State law.