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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 2§ 18310 Unified School District Library Formation

§ 18310 Unified School District Library Formation

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§ 18310 Unified School District Library Formation

Key Takeaways

  • •A unified school district can do everything a union high school district can do.
  • •If 50 or more people who pay taxes and live in the district want a library, they can ask for one.
  • •There will be a vote, and if most people say yes, the library will be created.
  • •The school district leaders will be in charge of the new library.

Example

A group of parents in a town want a new library for their kids.

If 50 or more of these parents ask for it, there will be a vote. If most people vote yes, the school leaders will make the library and run it.

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

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§ 18310 Unified School District Library Formation

For the purposes of this chapter a unified school district has all of the powers and duties of a union high school district. A library district may be formed upon the application of 50 or more taxpayers and residents of any unified district, and after an election, in the manner prescribed by this chapter for the formation of a library district upon the application of taxpayers and residents of a union high school district. If the requisite number of votes cast at the election are in favor of a unified school district library district the board of supervisors shall by resolution establish the library district and place the district in the control of the governing board of the unified school district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unified school districtunion high school districtlibrary districtboard of supervisors

Related Statutes

  • § 18311 Union High School District Definition
  • § 18330 Formation Election Requirements
  • § 18337 Library District Vote Threshold
  • § 18338 Library District Establishment Evidence
  • § 18341 Library District Trustee Terms

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18310.
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