§ 6959 Zone Formation Hearing Timeline

Health and Safety Code·California

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•The board must start the hearing about creating a new zone between 45 to 60 days after they decide to or get enough signatures.
•The hearing must finish within 90 days after it starts.

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A group of neighbors want a new school zone in their area.

The board has to start the hearing about this new zone within 45 to 60 days after they get the request. They also have to finish the hearing within 90 days after it starts.

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§ 6959 Zone Formation Hearing Timeline

The hearing by the board on the question of the formation of the proposed zone shall be commenced no less than 45 days nor more than 60 days from adoption of a resolution of intention or the receipt of a petition containing a sufficient number of signatures and shall be completed no more than 90 days after the first day of the hearing. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 445.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

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resolution adoption hearing creating a the board petition question formation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 6959.

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