California § 17070.45 - This chapter shall not be construed to change the powers and duties of the State

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§ 17070.45. This chapter shall not be construed to change the powers and duties of the State

This chapter shall not be construed to change the powers and duties of the State Department of Education or the Department of General Services with respect to schoolsites and the construction of school buildings as contained in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17211) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 17251) of Part 10.5.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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