{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART IX SEC 7","citation":"Cal. Const., art. IX, § 7","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE IX EDUCATION [SECTION 1. - SEC. 16.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-9"}],"history":"Sec. 7 amended Nov. 2, 1976, by Prop. 8. Res.Ch. 57, 1976.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Legislature shall provide for the appointment or election of the State Board of Education and a board of education in each county or for the election of a joint county board of education for two or more counties.</p>","text":"The Legislature shall provide for the appointment or election of the State Board of Education and a board of education in each county or for the election of a joint county board of education for two or more counties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-9/section-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}