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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 24Ch. 4Art. 1§ 41606 Elementary School District Definition

§ 41606 Elementary School District Definition

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§ 41606 Elementary School District Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines what an 'elementary school district' means in certain parts of the law.
  • •It includes single elementary school districts, union elementary school districts, joint union elementary school districts, and unified school districts.
  • •It does not include elementary school districts that are part of a larger union or unified school district.

Example

Imagine there is a small town with one elementary school. This school is part of a larger school district that includes multiple towns.

According to this law, the elementary school in the small town is not considered its own 'elementary school district' because it is part of a larger district.

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

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§ 41606 Elementary School District Definition

The term “elementary school district” as used in Section 41050, Sections 41330 to 41343, inclusive, and Sections 41600 to 41972, inclusive, Sections 46304 and 46305, whichever are in effect, means, unless expressly provided otherwise, each elementary school district which is composed of a single elementary school district and each union elementary school district, joint union elementary school district, or unified school district; and does not include any elementary school district included within a union elementary school district or a joint union elementary school district or a unified school district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

elementary school districtunion elementary school districtjoint union elementary school districtunified school district

Related Statutes

  • § 41600 School District Attendance Funding
  • § 41607 School District Funding Rules
  • § 44803 Probationary Employee Transfer Rights
  • § 35000 School District Naming Rules
  • § 101040 Public University Capital Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 41606.
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