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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 4§ 17342 School District Authority

§ 17342 School District Authority

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§ 17342 School District Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •School boards can decide to open new schools if they think it's a good idea.
  • •This rule has been around since 1997 but started working in 1998.

Example

A town has too many kids in one school, and the classrooms are crowded.

The school board can vote to build a new school so kids have more space to learn.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 17342 School District Authority

The governing board of any school district, whenever in its judgment it is desirable to do so, may establish additional schools in the district. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardschool districtadditional schools

Related Statutes

  • § 17340 School District Building Authority
  • § 17343 School District Pre-Annexation Construction
  • § 35532 School District Reorganization Steps
  • § 35536 School District Land Purchase
  • § 17370 School Board Liability Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17342.
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