§ 5302 County Superintendent Election Duties

Education Code·California

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•The county superintendent of schools must call for elections when told to by law.
•They have to prepare any needed recommendations or statements for the election.
•They receive petitions related to the election as allowed by law.

Example

A group of parents wants to vote on a new school policy.

The county superintendent must organize the vote, prepare any needed information about the policy, and accept any petitions from the parents.

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§ 5302 County Superintendent Election Duties

The duties of the county superintendent of schools having jurisdiction of a school district election or community college district election shall be: (a) To call elections when ordered under the provisions of this code. (b) To prepare recommendations, statements, or arguments for any election in which they are required, as provided in this code. (c) To receive petitions as authorized by this code. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 747.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 5302.

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