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HomeEducation CodeCh. 2Art. 14§ 8331 Contract Dispute Grievance Procedure

§ 8331 Contract Dispute Grievance Procedure

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§ 8331 Contract Dispute Grievance Procedure

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have a problem with a government contract (like who got it or how it's run), there's a way to complain.
  • •The government must have a clear process to handle these complaints.
  • •This is extra help on top of other ways you can already complain about government decisions.

Example

A small business loses a contract to build a park playground to another company. They think the winner didn’t follow the rules.

The business can use the grievance procedure to complain and ask the government to check if the contract was given out fairly.

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

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§ 8331 Contract Dispute Grievance Procedure

The department shall develop a grievance procedure for resolving disputes arising from the awarding or administering of contracts, in addition to the remedies provided under the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Added by renumbering Section 8445 by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 225. (AB 131) Effective July 23, 2021.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

contractportadditionthe california departmentadministrative procedure acteffective julygrievance

Related Statutes

  • § 8227 Annual Monitoring Evaluation Procedures
  • § 8256 Preschool Fund Utilization Adjustments
  • § 8325 Contract Deadline Calendar
  • § 8330 Contract Payment And Evaluation Rules
  • § 8203.5 Preschool Contract Developmental Profiles

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 8331.
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