EDC § 17180.5

(a) In addition to the powers authorized pursuant to Section 17180, the authority shall perform its duties under the Charter School Facilities Program to provide funding for facilities for charter school pupils as set forth in Article 12 (commencing with Section 17078.50) of Chapter 12.5.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, including, but not limited to, Section 17197, with regard to the authority’s implementation of funding for charter school facilities, Article 12 (commencing with Section 17078.50) shall control over conflicting provisions, if any, in this chapter.