§ 19604 District Formation Arguments

Education Code·California

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•People can write their opinions about creating a new district.
•They can write up to 300 words saying why it's a good or bad idea.
•They must send their opinion to the election officials at least 54 days before the vote.

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A group of neighbors wants to share why they think a new school district is needed.

They can write a short letter (no more than 300 words) explaining their reasons and send it to the election office at least 54 days before the vote happens.

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§ 19604 District Formation Arguments

The board of supervisors or any member or members of the board authorized by the board, or any individual voter or bona fide association of citizens entitled to vote on the district formation proposition, or any combination of such voters and associations of citizens, may file a written argument for or a written argument against the proposed district formation. Arguments shall not exceed 300 words in length and shall be filed with the officials in charge of conducting the election not less than 54 days prior to the date of the district formation election. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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board of supervisors district formation proposition written argument 300 words 54 days

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19604.

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