CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 3140Introduced by Assembly Member HooverFebruary 16, 2024 An act to amend Section 35753 of the Education Code, relating to school districts. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3140, as introduced, Hoover. School districts: reorganization.Existing law authorizes the State Board of Education to approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that specified conditions are substantially met, except as otherwise provided for exceptional situations.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 35753 of the Education Code is amended to read:35753. (a) The state board may approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts, districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that all of the following conditions are substantially met:(1) The reorganized school districts will be adequate in terms of number of pupils enrolled.(2) The school districts are each organized on the basis of a substantial community identity.(3) The proposal will result in an equitable division of property and facilities of the original school district or school districts.(4) The reorganization of the school districts will preserve each affected districts ability to educate pupils in an integrated environment and will not promote racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation.(5) Any(5) Any increase in costs to the state as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(6) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound education performance and will not significantly disrupt the educational programs in the affected school districts.(7) Any(7) Any increase in school facilities costs as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(8) The proposed reorganization is primarily designed for purposes other than to significantly increase property values.(9) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound fiscal management and not cause a substantial negative effect on the fiscal status of the affected school district.(10) Any other criteria that the state board may, by regulation, prescribe.(b) The state board may approve a proposal for the reorganization of school districts if the state board determines that it is not practical or possible to apply the criteria of this section literally, and that the circumstances with respect to the proposals provide an exceptional situation sufficient to justify approval of the proposals.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 3140Introduced by Assembly Member HooverFebruary 16, 2024 An act to amend Section 35753 of the Education Code, relating to school districts. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3140, as introduced, Hoover. School districts: reorganization.Existing law authorizes the State Board of Education to approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that specified conditions are substantially met, except as otherwise provided for exceptional situations.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 3140
Introduced by Assembly Member HooverFebruary 16, 2024
Introduced by Assembly Member Hoover
February 16, 2024
An act to amend Section 35753 of the Education Code, relating to school districts.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 3140, as introduced, Hoover. School districts: reorganization.
Existing law authorizes the State Board of Education to approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that specified conditions are substantially met, except as otherwise provided for exceptional situations.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.
Existing law authorizes the State Board of Education to approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that specified conditions are substantially met, except as otherwise provided for exceptional situations.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 35753 of the Education Code is amended to read:35753. (a) The state board may approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts, districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that all of the following conditions are substantially met:(1) The reorganized school districts will be adequate in terms of number of pupils enrolled.(2) The school districts are each organized on the basis of a substantial community identity.(3) The proposal will result in an equitable division of property and facilities of the original school district or school districts.(4) The reorganization of the school districts will preserve each affected districts ability to educate pupils in an integrated environment and will not promote racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation.(5) Any(5) Any increase in costs to the state as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(6) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound education performance and will not significantly disrupt the educational programs in the affected school districts.(7) Any(7) Any increase in school facilities costs as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(8) The proposed reorganization is primarily designed for purposes other than to significantly increase property values.(9) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound fiscal management and not cause a substantial negative effect on the fiscal status of the affected school district.(10) Any other criteria that the state board may, by regulation, prescribe.(b) The state board may approve a proposal for the reorganization of school districts if the state board determines that it is not practical or possible to apply the criteria of this section literally, and that the circumstances with respect to the proposals provide an exceptional situation sufficient to justify approval of the proposals.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 35753 of the Education Code is amended to read:35753. (a) The state board may approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts, districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that all of the following conditions are substantially met:(1) The reorganized school districts will be adequate in terms of number of pupils enrolled.(2) The school districts are each organized on the basis of a substantial community identity.(3) The proposal will result in an equitable division of property and facilities of the original school district or school districts.(4) The reorganization of the school districts will preserve each affected districts ability to educate pupils in an integrated environment and will not promote racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation.(5) Any(5) Any increase in costs to the state as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(6) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound education performance and will not significantly disrupt the educational programs in the affected school districts.(7) Any(7) Any increase in school facilities costs as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(8) The proposed reorganization is primarily designed for purposes other than to significantly increase property values.(9) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound fiscal management and not cause a substantial negative effect on the fiscal status of the affected school district.(10) Any other criteria that the state board may, by regulation, prescribe.(b) The state board may approve a proposal for the reorganization of school districts if the state board determines that it is not practical or possible to apply the criteria of this section literally, and that the circumstances with respect to the proposals provide an exceptional situation sufficient to justify approval of the proposals.
SECTION 1. Section 35753 of the Education Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
35753. (a) The state board may approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts, districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that all of the following conditions are substantially met:(1) The reorganized school districts will be adequate in terms of number of pupils enrolled.(2) The school districts are each organized on the basis of a substantial community identity.(3) The proposal will result in an equitable division of property and facilities of the original school district or school districts.(4) The reorganization of the school districts will preserve each affected districts ability to educate pupils in an integrated environment and will not promote racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation.(5) Any(5) Any increase in costs to the state as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(6) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound education performance and will not significantly disrupt the educational programs in the affected school districts.(7) Any(7) Any increase in school facilities costs as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(8) The proposed reorganization is primarily designed for purposes other than to significantly increase property values.(9) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound fiscal management and not cause a substantial negative effect on the fiscal status of the affected school district.(10) Any other criteria that the state board may, by regulation, prescribe.(b) The state board may approve a proposal for the reorganization of school districts if the state board determines that it is not practical or possible to apply the criteria of this section literally, and that the circumstances with respect to the proposals provide an exceptional situation sufficient to justify approval of the proposals.
35753. (a) The state board may approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts, districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that all of the following conditions are substantially met:(1) The reorganized school districts will be adequate in terms of number of pupils enrolled.(2) The school districts are each organized on the basis of a substantial community identity.(3) The proposal will result in an equitable division of property and facilities of the original school district or school districts.(4) The reorganization of the school districts will preserve each affected districts ability to educate pupils in an integrated environment and will not promote racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation.(5) Any(5) Any increase in costs to the state as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(6) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound education performance and will not significantly disrupt the educational programs in the affected school districts.(7) Any(7) Any increase in school facilities costs as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(8) The proposed reorganization is primarily designed for purposes other than to significantly increase property values.(9) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound fiscal management and not cause a substantial negative effect on the fiscal status of the affected school district.(10) Any other criteria that the state board may, by regulation, prescribe.(b) The state board may approve a proposal for the reorganization of school districts if the state board determines that it is not practical or possible to apply the criteria of this section literally, and that the circumstances with respect to the proposals provide an exceptional situation sufficient to justify approval of the proposals.
35753. (a) The state board may approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts, districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that all of the following conditions are substantially met:(1) The reorganized school districts will be adequate in terms of number of pupils enrolled.(2) The school districts are each organized on the basis of a substantial community identity.(3) The proposal will result in an equitable division of property and facilities of the original school district or school districts.(4) The reorganization of the school districts will preserve each affected districts ability to educate pupils in an integrated environment and will not promote racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation.(5) Any(5) Any increase in costs to the state as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(6) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound education performance and will not significantly disrupt the educational programs in the affected school districts.(7) Any(7) Any increase in school facilities costs as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.(8) The proposed reorganization is primarily designed for purposes other than to significantly increase property values.(9) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound fiscal management and not cause a substantial negative effect on the fiscal status of the affected school district.(10) Any other criteria that the state board may, by regulation, prescribe.(b) The state board may approve a proposal for the reorganization of school districts if the state board determines that it is not practical or possible to apply the criteria of this section literally, and that the circumstances with respect to the proposals provide an exceptional situation sufficient to justify approval of the proposals.
35753. (a) The state board may approve proposals for the reorganization of school districts, districts if the state board has determined, with respect to the proposal and the resulting school districts, that all of the following conditions are substantially met:
(1) The reorganized school districts will be adequate in terms of number of pupils enrolled.
(2) The school districts are each organized on the basis of a substantial community identity.
(3) The proposal will result in an equitable division of property and facilities of the original school district or school districts.
(4) The reorganization of the school districts will preserve each affected districts ability to educate pupils in an integrated environment and will not promote racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation.
(5) Any
(5) Any increase in costs to the state as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.
(6) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound education performance and will not significantly disrupt the educational programs in the affected school districts.
(7) Any
(7) Any increase in school facilities costs as a result of the proposed reorganization will be insignificant and otherwise incidental to the reorganization.
(8) The proposed reorganization is primarily designed for purposes other than to significantly increase property values.
(9) The proposed reorganization will continue to promote sound fiscal management and not cause a substantial negative effect on the fiscal status of the affected school district.
(10) Any other criteria that the state board may, by regulation, prescribe.
(b) The state board may approve a proposal for the reorganization of school districts if the state board determines that it is not practical or possible to apply the criteria of this section literally, and that the circumstances with respect to the proposals provide an exceptional situation sufficient to justify approval of the proposals.