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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 24Ch. 10Art. 1§ 42803 Revolving Cash Fund Orders

§ 42803 Revolving Cash Fund Orders

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§ 42803 Revolving Cash Fund Orders

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can set up a special cash fund for small, quick expenses.
  • •The school board must fill out the right forms and send them to the county superintendent.
  • •The county checks everything and keeps important papers before giving the money.
  • •This is only for school money, not personal or other uses.

Example

A school needs $500 in cash to buy snacks for a last-minute field trip.

The school board fills out the forms, sends them with a bond and a copy of their decision to the county. The county checks it, keeps the bond and copy, and then gives the school the $500.

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

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§ 42803 Revolving Cash Fund Orders

The governing board of the district shall draw an order, on the form and in the manner required by law for order, requisition, and warrant for the payment of school moneys, payable from the county or special fund of the district, in favor of the officer for whose use the revolving cash fund is created, for the amount of the revolving cash fund, and transmit the order to the county superintendent of schools accompanied by the bond and a certified copy of the resolution. Upon his approving the order, the county superintendent of schools shall detach and retain the bond. Upon his allowing and signing the warrant, the county auditor shall detach and retain the certified copy of the resolution and the county treasurer shall pay the warrant. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardrevolving cash fundcounty superintendent of schoolscounty auditorcounty treasurer

Related Statutes

  • § 42805 Revolving Cash Fund Adjustments
  • § 1604 County School Fund Expenditures
  • § 42801 Revolving Cash Fund Bond
  • § 42801.5 Insurance Option For Indemnity
  • § 42802 Bond Exemption Small Funds

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 42803.
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