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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 21Ch. 4Art. 1§ 35701 School District Reorganization Petitioners

§ 35701 School District Reorganization Petitioners

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§ 35701 School District Reorganization Petitioners

Key Takeaways

  • •If people want to change school district boundaries, they can sign a petition.
  • •The petition must pick up to 3 people as the main contacts.
  • •These main contacts will get notices about any public meetings about the petition.

Example

A group of parents want to merge two small school districts so their kids can go to a better school.

They write a petition and choose 3 parents to be the main contacts. These 3 parents will get letters about any meetings where people talk about the petition.

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

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§ 35701 School District Reorganization Petitioners

In any petition to reorganize school districts there shall be designated no more than three of the petitioners as chief petitioners for the purpose of receiving notice of any public hearings to be held on the petition. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1192, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

petition to reorganize school districtschief petitionerspublic hearings

Related Statutes

  • § 35705 Public Hearing Requirements
  • § 101040 Public University Capital Funding
  • § 1500 County School Service Funding
  • § 15700 School Construction Funding Priorities
  • § 15701 School District Funding Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 35701.
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