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Record Layout Districts of Choice

Information on the record layout for the Districts of Choice.

The table below provides descriptions for all the elements included in the lists of districts that have registered as a District of Choice.

Field
Name
Field
Type
Field
Width
Description
CDSCode
Character
14
This 14-digit code is the official, unique identification of a district within California. The first two digits identify the county, the next five digits identify the school district, and followed by seven zeroes for the school code.
County
Character
15
County name.
District
Character
90
District or Administrative Authority name.
Phone
Character
14
The area code and phone number of the district or administrative authority.
Questions: District of Choice Team | DistrictofChoice@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-1824 
Last Reviewed: Monday, April 15, 2024