{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"45225","citation":"Ed. Code, § 45225","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000. - 65001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION [35000. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 25. EMPLOYEES [44000. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Classified Employees [45100. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Merit System Inclusion [45220. - 45227.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-5/article-5"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When an election has been held, as authorized in this article, and fails to receive a simple majority affirmative vote, the classified employees of that district may not again petition for an election until at least two years has elapsed since the last election.</p>","text":"When an election has been held, as authorized in this article, and fails to receive a simple majority affirmative vote, the classified employees of that district may not again petition for an election until at least two years has elapsed since the last election.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/merit-system-inclusion-45225","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}