{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"5440","citation":"Ed. Code, § 5440","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1"},{"name":"PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000. - 5442.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Conduct of Elections [5300. - 5442.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-4/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 9. Miscellaneous Provisions [5440. - 5442.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-4/chapter-3/article-9"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 18.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>The provisions of Division 16 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/edc/16000\">16000</a>) of the Elections Code, relating to election contests shall apply to school district elections.</p>","text":"The provisions of Division 16 (commencing with Section 16000) of the Elections Code, relating to election contests shall apply to school district elections.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/miscellaneous-provisions-5440","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}