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HomeEducation CodeCh. 4Art. 5§ 35787 School District Lapse Procedures

§ 35787 School District Lapse Procedures

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§ 35787 School District Lapse Procedures

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about closing down a school district.
  • •The rules for closing a school district are mostly the same as the rules in Chapter 3 of the law.
  • •The county committee can add extra rules when they decide to close a school district.

Example

Imagine a small town with only a few kids in its school. The town can't afford to keep the school open anymore.

The county committee can decide to close this school district. They will follow the rules in Chapter 3 of the law to do this. They can also add some extra rules if they need to.

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

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§ 35787 School District Lapse Procedures

Except as otherwise provided in this article, an action to lapse a school district is subject to the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 35500), and the county committee may add to its order to lapse a school district, pursuant to Section 35783, appropriate provisions specified in Article 3 (commencing with Section 35730). (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 589, Sec. 3. (AB 2662) Effective January 1, 2013.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

action to lapse a school districtChapter 3county committeeArticle 3

Related Statutes

  • § 35705.5 Petition Amendment And Notice
  • § 35782 Public Hearing For Lapsed Districts
  • § 35783 District Annexation Orders
  • § 35784 District Funds Division Rules
  • § 35785 County School Board Notices

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 35787.
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