California Education Code

§ 35762

EDC § 35762 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 3 · Title 2 · Part 21 · Ch. 4 · Art. 4

Statute text

(a)The words to appear upon the ballots used for voting upon the adoption or rejection of the proposals for the reorganization of school districts shall be “Shall the school districts be reorganized as proposed?”, or words of similar import. To the right of or below those words, the words “Yes” and “No” shall be printed on separate lines, with voting targets. If a voter marks the voting target next to the printed word “Yes,” the voter’s vote shall be counted in favor of the adoption of the proposal. If the voter marks the voting target next to the printed word “No,” the voter’s vote shall be counted against its adoption.

(b)If the plans and recommendations include a proposal for trustee areas in accordance with Section 35734, such proposal shall be considered a part of the reorganization proposition to be voted upon, and the ballot shall include wording to that effect.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 9. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.