20 U.S.C. § 10003

Uses of funds by local educational agencies

(a) In general

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.), 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) Prohibition

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.

Nothing in this section shall allow a local educational agency to engage in school modernization, renovation, or repair that is inconsistent with State law.

( Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIV, § 14003 , Feb. 17, 2009 , 123 Stat. 281 ; Pub. L. 111–8, div. F, title V, § 523(c) , Mar. 11, 2009 , 123 Stat. 806 .)