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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 21Ch. 4Art. 5§ 35782 Public Hearing For Lapsed Districts

§ 35782 Public Hearing For Lapsed Districts

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§ 35782 Public Hearing For Lapsed Districts

Key Takeaways

  • •The county committee must hold a public meeting 45 days before the school year ends.
  • •They have to talk about the issues listed in Section 35780.
  • •They must tell the school boards involved at least 10 days before the meeting.

Example

Imagine your local elementary school is closing down and merging with another school.

The county must hold a meeting to discuss this change before the school year ends. They have to invite the school boards from the closing school and nearby schools at least 10 days before the meeting.

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

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§ 35782 Public Hearing For Lapsed Districts

Within 45 days before the close of each school year, the county committee shall conduct a public hearing on the issues specified in Section 35780. Notice of the public hearing shall be given at least 10 days in advance of the hearing to each member of the governing board of the lapsed district immediately before its lapsation, to each of the governing boards that adjoin the lapsed district, and to the high school district of which the lapsed elementary district is a component. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 327, Sec. 6. (AB 1599) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

public hearingcounty committeegoverning boardlapsed districthigh school district

Related Statutes

  • § 35783 District Annexation Orders
  • § 35784 District Funds Division Rules
  • § 17486 Playground Land Disposal
  • § 17487 Schoolsite Definition
  • § 17488 Schoolsite Sale Lease Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 35782.
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