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HomeEducation CodeCh. 5Art. 3§ 17598 School District Data Contracts

§ 17598 School District Data Contracts

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§ 17598 School District Data Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •School boards can hire outside companies to do computer or data work for them.
  • •This includes things like managing student records or school systems on computers.
  • •The school district decides who to hire for this job.

Example

A school wants to use a new computer system to keep track of student grades.

The school board can hire a company to set up and manage this computer system for them.

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

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§ 17598 School District Data Contracts

The governing board of a school district may contract for electromechanical or electronic data processing work. (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 districtelectromechanical or electronic data processing work

Related Statutes

  • § 17601 San Francisco Data Processing Contracts
  • § 17595 School District Purchasing Authority
  • § 17599 School District Data Contracts
  • § 17602 School District Surplus Purchases
  • § 17603 School Construction Payment Method

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17598.
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