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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5Ch. 8§ 57501 District Consolidation Property Rights

§ 57501 District Consolidation Property Rights

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§ 57501 District Consolidation Property Rights

Key Takeaways

  • •If two school districts merge, the new district doesn't have to pay to use the old district's stuff.
  • •This includes buildings, land, or other things the old district owned.
  • •The rule is about making mergers easier without extra costs.

Example

Two small school districts decide to combine into one bigger district.

The new district can use the old schools and buses from both districts without paying extra money for them.

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§ 57501 District Consolidation Property Rights

No payment for the use, or right of use, of any property, real or personal, acquired or constructed by any predecessor district shall be required by reason of the consolidation of the district with other predecessor districts. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 541, Sec. 3. Effective September 9, 1985. Operative January 1, 1986, by Sec. 5 of Ch. 541.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 57500 District Consolidation Succession
  • § 57502 District Bond Payment Liability
  • § 57139 District Officer Election Rules
  • § 57327 Annexation Property Payment Exemption
  • § 57476 City Property Transfer Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 57501.
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