Terms Used In California Codes > Education Code > Title 3 > Division 14 > Part 69 > Chapter 2 > Article 1 - Kindergarten Through 12th Grade School Facilities Program Provisions

• Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
• Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
• Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
• Statute: A law passed by a legislature.