Cal. Educ. Code § 17002.1

As used in this chapter, construction shall include, but not be limited to, reconstruction, modernization, and replacement of facilities, and the performance of deferred maintenance activities on facilities pursuant to rules and regulations regarding those activities as may be adopted by the board. Funding for deferred maintenance activities for a facility may be approved under this chapter without regard to whether project funding for the reconstruction, modernization, or replacement of the facility is prohibited under Section 17021.