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HomeEducation CodeCh. 5Art. 3§ 17601 San Francisco Data Processing Contracts

§ 17601 San Francisco Data Processing Contracts

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§ 17601 San Francisco Data Processing Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •San Francisco's school district can hire companies for computer or tech work without following the usual rules.
  • •This rule is only for San Francisco because its school district borders match the city and county lines.
  • •Other school districts still have to follow the normal rules for hiring tech help.

Example

San Francisco's school district wants to hire a company to fix all their school computers.

They can pick any company they want without going through the usual bidding process, but other cities can't do this.

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

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§ 17601 San Francisco Data Processing Contracts

Notwithstanding any limitations imposed by this article specifically with respect to electromechanical or electronic data processing work to be done or related services to be performed, the governing board of a school district, the boundaries of which are coterminous with those of the City and County of San Francisco, may contract for such work to be done or related services to be performed, without regard to such limitations. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardschool districtCity and County of San Franciscoelectromechanical or electronic data processing workrelated services

Related Statutes

  • § 17598 School District Data Contracts
  • § 17595 School District Purchasing Authority
  • § 17599 School District Data Contracts
  • § 17602 School District Surplus Purchases
  • § 17603 School Construction Payment Method

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17601.
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