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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 7Pt. 46Ch. 2Art. 2§ 74131 Community College Annexation Petition

§ 74131 Community College Annexation Petition

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§ 74131 Community College Annexation Petition

Key Takeaways

  • •People can ask to join a nearby community college area by signing a paper.
  • •At least 25% of voters in the area must sign the paper to start the process.
  • •School leaders or college leaders can also ask for the area to join the college district.

Example

A small town wants to join a nearby community college district.

If 25% of the voters in the town sign a paper asking to join, the process starts. Or, if the town's school leaders or the college leaders agree, they can ask too.

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

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§ 74131 Community College Annexation Petition

An action to annex nondistrict territory to an existing community college district is initiated upon the filing with the county superintendent of schools having jurisdiction of a petition signed by any one of the following: (a) At least 25 percent of the registered voters residing in the nondistrict territory to be annexed. If two or more high school or unified school districts are involved, the petition shall be signed by at least 25 percent of the registered voters in each school district. (b) A majority of the members of the governing board of any high school or unified school district proposing annexation. (c) A majority of the members of the governing board of the community college district which would receive the annexed territory under the proposal. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1214, Sec. 5. Effective September 22, 1982.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

communitypetitionmajorityschoolannexationeffective septemberjurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 74151 Community College District Formation
  • § 74100 District Territory Transfer Petition
  • § 74132 Petition Filing Jurisdiction Rules
  • § 74137 District Annexation Hearing Process
  • § 74138 District Annexation Approval Conditions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 74131.
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