 In a report to the public, the federal government noted that 75% of California schools, 13,096 in total, were in need of renovation and modernization.Furthermore, the renovations and modernization(s) needed were required to elevate the schools standing/rating to "good".In a 2007 financial analysis report, published by the U.S. General Accounting Office, it was estimated that it would cost $112 billion to bring all K–12 public school buildings in line with building codes.