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HomeEducation CodeCh. 4Art. 2§ 15780 School District Boundary Changes

§ 15780 School District Boundary Changes

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§ 15780 School District Boundary Changes

This law says that when a school district's borders are changed, the date that change officially starts is the same day the action becomes effective under another rule (Section 4002), unless a different rule says otherwise.

Key Takeaways

  • •Changes to district borders take effect on the date they become official.
  • •This rule only applies unless another section (like 15788) provides a different rule.
  • •The effective date is tied to the date defined in Section 4002.

Example

A city adds a new neighborhood to a school district.

If the city officially adds the neighborhood on July 1, that July 1 date is considered the effective date for the change, just like when a new rule starts.

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

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§ 15780 School District Boundary Changes

(a) As used in this article: (1) “State-aided district” means a district to which a conditional or final apportionment has been made under this chapter. (2) “Acquiring district” means a district in which all, or a part of, a state-aided district or an applicant district has been included. (b) Except as otherwise provided in Section 15788, the effective date for the purposes of this article of any change of boundaries or annexation or other inclusion affecting a school district shall be the date the action became effective for the purposes of Section 4002. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

state-aided districtacquiring districtchange of boundariesannexationSection 4002

Related Statutes

  • § 15795 District Boundary Change Notice
  • § 15788 District Apportionment Transfer Rules
  • § 15790 District Apportionment Adjustments
  • § 15785 District Annexation Bond Apportionment
  • § 15789 District Fund Transfer Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 15780.
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