California § 14550 - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local education agency
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 14550 — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local education agency, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14550. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local education agency
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local education agencyâs obligations pursuant to law may not be avoided through participation in a joint powers authority. (b) A local education agencyâs financial obligations to the state may not be avoided through participation in a joint powers authority. (c) A local education agencyâs participation in a joint powers authority may not relieve the local education agency of any financial obligation or responsibility in such a way as to shift costs or liability to the state unless the state entity undertaking the obligation is a party to the joint powers agreement and expressly agrees in the agreement to undertake the obligation. (d) A local educational entity retains ultimate responsibility over its obligations in case of default by a joint powers authority in which it participates.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 14550
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14550 cover?
Section 14550 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local education agency") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 14550?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 14550 apply to my situation?
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