After affording interested persons an opportunity to present their views on the petition to reorganize school districts, and after hearing any findings and recommendations of the Superintendent, the state board shall approve or disapprove the petition. If the state board approves the petition, it may amend or include in the proposal any of the appropriate provisions of Article 3 (commencing with Section 35730).

(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 186, Sec. 32. (AB 2659) Effective January 1, 2017.)