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HomeEducation CodeCh. 9Art. 4§ 42635 School District Fund Orders

§ 42635 School District Fund Orders

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§ 42635 School District Fund Orders

Key Takeaways

  • •School districts must send their payment requests to the county superintendent for approval.
  • •The county superintendent checks and signs the request before it goes to the county auditor.
  • •If a school district is good with money, the superintendent can let them use a simpler process.

Example

A school wants to buy new computers for the classroom.

The school sends a request to the county superintendent. If the superintendent approves and signs it, the request goes to the county auditor to pay for the computers. If the school is good with money, the superintendent might let them skip some steps.

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

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§ 42635 School District Fund Orders

Each order drawn against the funds of a school district shall be transmitted to the county superintendent of schools, and, if approved and signed by him shall become a requisition on the county auditor. The county superintendent may prescribe alternative procedures for districts determined to be fiscally accountable pursuant to Section 42650. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

orderschool districtcounty superintendent of schoolsrequisitioncounty auditorfiscally accountable

Related Statutes

  • § 42639 County Auditor School Warrant Process
  • § 42633 School District Signature Filing
  • § 42634 School District Payment Orders
  • § 42636 School District Payment Approval
  • § 42639.1 School District Bill Destruction

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 42635.
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