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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 4§ 5361 School District Election Notice

§ 5361 School District Election Notice

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§ 5361 School District Election Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •The county superintendent of schools must prepare a formal notice for school or community college district elections (except bond measure elections).
  • •The notice must include the date of the election.
  • •The notice must include the purpose of the election.

Example

A local school district is holding an election to vote on a new school policy.

The county superintendent of schools must prepare a formal notice that includes the date of the election and the purpose, which is to vote on the new school policy.

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§ 5361 School District Election Notice

The formal notice of election for any school district election or community college district election, except a bond measure election, shall be prepared by the county superintendent of schools and shall contain the following: (a) The date of the election. (b) The purpose of the election. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 667, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 5362 School Election Notice Posting
  • § 5302 County Superintendent Election Duties
  • § 5321 School District Election Petitions
  • § 5325 School District Election Notice
  • § 5340 Consolidated School District Elections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 5361.
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