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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 10.7Art. 10§ 3549 Public School Employer Authority

§ 3549 Public School Employer Authority

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§ 3549 Public School Employer Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •This law says that public school bosses can still make the final call on certain work rules, even if they talk with workers' groups.
  • •It doesn’t force schools to follow the same rules as other jobs in Labor Code Section 923.
  • •If schools and worker groups make a deal following the rules, no court can say it’s invalid just because of this law.

Example

A school and its teachers' group agree on new rules for lunch breaks.

Even if the deal is different from other jobs' rules, the school can still say 'yes' or 'no' to it, and no court can cancel the deal just because of this law.

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

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§ 3549 Public School Employer Authority

The enactment of this chapter shall not be construed as making the provisions of Section 923 of the Labor Code applicable to public school employees and shall not be construed as prohibiting a public school employer from making the final decision with regard to all matters specified in Section 3543.2. Nothing in this section shall cause any court or the board to hold invalid any negotiated agreement between public school employers and the exclusive representative entered into in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 961.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

agreementschoolemployeeemployerlabor codeenactmentaccordance

Related Statutes

  • § 3540 Public School Employee Rights
  • § 3543.1 Public School Union Rights
  • § 3543.6 Employee Organization Prohibited Actions
  • § 3548 Public School Impasse Mediation
  • § 3548.5 Public School Arbitration Agreements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 3549.
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