Education Code

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This chapter is named the Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 1996 and may be cited by that name. This section lets California education entities and teacher-training institutions make agreements or contracts to exchange or assign personnel, with assignments limited to one year. A specified $2,012,035,000 of bond proceeds must be deposited into the State School Building Lease-Purchase Fund. Money in the State School Building Lease-Purchase Fund must be used to provide aid and reimburse specified education and bond-expense funds. An agreement under Section 10000 must allow certain California State University and district teaching employees to take on each other’s duties.

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51520.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Prohibited Instruction [51500 - 51540] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Solicitations [51520 - 51521] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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The section bars certain solicitations of public school pupils on school premises during school hours and around opening and closing time, with specific exceptions for approved nonpartisan charitable solicitation. It also restricts licensed dentists and optometrists from using school-based screening or testing programs to solicit treatment referrals.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Prohibited Instruction [51500 - 51540] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Solicitations [51520 - 51521] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51520. (a) During school hours, and within one hour before the time of opening and within one hour after the time of closing of school, pupils of the public school shall not be solicited on school premises by teachers or others to subscribe or contribute to the funds of, to become members of, or to work for, any organization not directly under the control of the school authorities, unless the organization is a nonpartisan, charitable organization organized for charitable purposes by an act of Congress or under the laws of the state, the purpose of the solicitation is nonpartisan and charitable, and the solicitation has been approved by the county board of education or by the governing board of the school district in which the school is located. (b) A licensed dentist who provides voluntary dental health screening programs for pupils on school premises, shall not solicit a pupil, or the pupil’s parent or guardian, or encourage, or advise treatment or consultation for the pupil by the licensed dentist, or any entity in which the licensed dentist has a financial interest, for any condition discovered in the course of the dental health screening. It is the intent of the Legislature that no licensed dentist use voluntary dental health screening programs for the generation of referrals or for financial benefit. The Legislature does not intend to deny or limit freedom of choice in the selection of an appropriate dental provider for treatment or consultation. (c) A licensed optometrist who provides voluntary vision testing programs for pupils on school premises, shall not solicit a pupil, or the pupil’s parent or guardian, or encourage, or advise treatment or consultation for the pupil by the licensed optometrist, or any entity in which the licensed optometrist has a financial interest, for any condition discovered in the course of the vision testing. It is the intent of the Legislature that no licensed optometrist use voluntary vision testing programs for the generation of referrals or for financial benefit. The Legislature does not intend to deny freedom of choice in the selection of an appropriate vision care provider for treatment or consultation. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the solicitation of pupils of the public school on school premises by pupils of that school for any otherwise lawful purpose. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 83, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)
51521.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Prohibited Instruction [51500 - 51540] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Solicitations [51520 - 51521] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A person may not solicit donations or purchases for a public school or student body benefit unless prior written approval is obtained, with stated exceptions.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Prohibited Instruction [51500 - 51540] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Solicitations [51520 - 51521] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51521. No person shall solicit any other person to contribute to any fund or to purchase any item of personal property, upon the representation that the money received is to be used wholly or in part for the benefit of any public school or the student body of any public school, unless such person obtains the prior written approval of either the governing board of the school district in which such solicitation is to be made or the governing board of the school district having jurisdiction over the school or student body represented to be benefited by such solicitation, or the designee of either of such boards. The prohibitions of this section shall not apply with respect to any solicitation or contribution the total proceeds of which are delivered to a public school, nor to a solicitation of a transfer to be effected by a testamentary act. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51530.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Prohibited Instruction [51500 - 51540] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Advocacy or Teaching of Communism [51530- 51530.] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Teachers in schools or on public-school property must not advocate or teach communism if the intent is to indoctrinate a pupil or encourage a preference for communism.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Prohibited Instruction [51500 - 51540] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Advocacy or Teaching of Communism [51530- 51530.] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51530. No teacher giving instruction in any school, or on any property belonging to any agencies included in the public school system, shall advocate or teach communism with the intent to indoctrinate or to inculcate in the mind of any pupil a preference for communism. In prohibiting the advocacy or teaching of communism with the intent of indoctrinating or inculcating a preference in the mind of any pupil for such doctrine, the Legislature does not intend to prevent the teaching of the facts about communism. Rather, the Legislature intends to prevent the advocacy of, or inculcation and indoctrination into, communism as is hereinafter defined, for the purpose of undermining patriotism for, and the belief in, the government of the United States and of this state. For the purposes of this section, communism is a political theory that the presently existing form of government of the United States or of this state should be changed, by force, violence, or other unconstitutional means, to a totalitarian dictatorship which is based on the principles of communism as expounded by Marx, Lenin, and Stalin. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51540.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Prohibited Instruction [51500 - 51540] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Humane Treatment of Animals [51540- 51540.] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Schools and school-sponsored activities may not use live vertebrate animals in painful experiments or harmful treatments, and live animals on school premises must be housed and cared for humanely and safely.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Prohibited Instruction [51500 - 51540] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Humane Treatment of Animals [51540- 51540.] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51540. In the public elementary and high schools or in public elementary and high school school-sponsored activities and classes held elsewhere than on school premises, live vertebrate animals shall not, as part of a scientific experiment or any purpose whatever: (a) Be experimentally medicated or drugged in a manner to cause painful reactions or induce painful or lethal pathological conditions. (b) Be injured through any other treatments, including, but not limited to, anesthetization or electric shock. Live animals on the premises of a public elementary or high school shall be housed and cared for in a humane and safe manner. The provisions of this section are not intended to prohibit or constrain vocational instruction in the normal practices of animal husbandry. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51705.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. The Online Classroom Pilot Program [51705- 51705.] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 429, Sec. 3. )
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This section defines “asynchronous interactive instructional program” and “Internet” for this article.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. The Online Classroom Pilot Program [51705- 51705.] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 429, Sec. 3. ) ## 51705. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Asynchronous interactive instructional program” means a program in which a pupil and teacher interact using online resources, including, but not limited to, discussion boards, Web sites, and e-mail. However, the pupil and teacher need not necessarily be online at the same time. (b) “Internet” means the global information system that is logically linked together by a globally unique address space based on the Internet Protocol (IP), or its subsequent extensions, and that is able to support communications using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite, or provides, uses, or makes accessible, either publicly or privately, high-level services layered on the communications and related infrastructure described in this subdivision. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 429, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004.)
51710.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mathematics Readiness Challenge [51710- 51710.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 29, Sec. 21. )
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This section establishes the Mathematics Readiness Challenge program and assigns the department to run it and award grants to selected eligible partnerships.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Mathematics Readiness Challenge [51710- 51710.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 29, Sec. 21. ) ## 51710. (a) The Mathematics Readiness Challenge program is hereby established. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that the program support the implementation and evaluation of grade 12 experiences that are designed to prepare pupils for placement into college-level courses in mathematics. (c) Funds appropriated in Item 6100-195-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 shall be available for purposes of this article. (d) (1) The program shall be administered by the department, and shall adhere to the minimum criteria, standards, and requirements that are applicable pursuant to Part A (commencing with Section 201) of Title II of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 107-110). (2) The department shall make awards to eligible partnerships selected by a committee consisting of three representatives, with one from each of the following: (A) The department. (B) The California State University. (C) The California Mathematics Project established pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 99200) of Chapter 5 of Part 65 of Division 14 of Title 3. (3) The committee shall consult with the president of the state board or his or her designee before selecting eligible partnerships pursuant to this article. (e) A grant made pursuant to this article shall only be made to an eligible partnership that includes participation by each of the following entities: (1) At least one division of a postsecondary educational institution that prepares teachers and principals. (2) At least one school of arts and sciences of a postsecondary educational institution. (3) At least one high-need local educational agency. (f) The department shall award grants of one million two hundred eighty thousand dollars ($1,280,000) each to five eligible partnerships selected by the committee. (g) It is the intent of the Legislature that all of the following occur: (1) These funds support different kinds of grade 12 experiences to allow for the evaluation of the effectiveness of various experiences. (2) The grade 12 experiences focus on the needs of pupils who have completed three years of college-preparatory mathematics courses but are not expected to be deemed ready for college-level mathematics courses upon matriculation to a postsecondary educational institution. (3) The grade 12 experiences be implemented by no later than the 2017–18 school year. (h) The committee shall select eligible partnerships such that each eligible partnership that receives a grant would implement a grade 12 experience sufficiently different from those that would be implemented by other eligible partnerships that receive awards. The committee shall give preference to partnerships that include local educational agencies whose high school graduates have high mathematics remediation rates based on California State University freshmen enrollment data. (i) Grants awarded pursuant to this article shall be used for professional development for teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals for purposes of this article and for the development and provision of assistance necessary for the professional development of those individuals, consistent with federal law. (j) As a condition of receiving a grant award, eligible partnerships shall commit to both of the following: (1) Making any new course materials, including curriculum, widely available or available as open educational resources. (2) Sharing information about their policies and practices and evidence regarding the effectiveness of those policies and practices in preparing pupils for college-level courses in mathematics with other entities within their regions and across the state. (k) On or before November 30, 2018, the Trustees of the California State University shall report to the Director of Finance and the Legislature, in conformance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, any policy changes made based on evidence collected through the program. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 29, Sec. 21. (SB 828) Effective June 27, 2016.)
51720.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Evening High School for Minors [51720 - 51724] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A qualifying school district board may establish and maintain evening high school programs for minors in grades 9 through 12.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Evening High School for Minors [51720 - 51724] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51720. The governing board of a school district which maintains high schools and a continuation education program may establish and maintain evening high school programs in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, for minors subject to Section 48200. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51721.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Evening High School for Minors [51720 - 51724] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A governing board covered by this article may set when the evening high school program meets and how many hours it meets.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Evening High School for Minors [51720 - 51724] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51721. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a governing board to which this article applies may establish the number of, and the specific days of the week on which such a program shall be in session. The governing board may further prescribe the number of hours during which the program shall be in session. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51722.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Evening High School for Minors [51720 - 51724] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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An evening high school program must offer courses similar to the district’s regular high school curriculum, and regular day high schools in the district must accept credit for satisfactorily completed coursework.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Evening High School for Minors [51720 - 51724] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51722. An evening high school program shall consist of courses similar to the curriculum of the regular high schools of the district. Credit for coursework satisfactorily completed shall be acceptable by all of the regular day high schools of the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51723.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Evening High School for Minors [51720 - 51724] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A minor’s attendance at an evening high school program is voluntary, and the minor’s parent or guardian must give written permission.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Evening High School for Minors [51720 - 51724] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51723. The attendance of a minor at an evening high school program shall be voluntary, but the written permission of the minor’s parent or guardian is required. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51724.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Evening High School for Minors [51720 - 51724] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A pupil’s attendance in an evening high school program cannot be counted as more than one unit of average daily attendance for the regular school year.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Evening High School for Minors [51720 - 51724] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51724. The attendance of a pupil in an evening high school program shall not result in the crediting of more than one unit of average daily attendance during the regular school year, even if the pupil also attends one or more classes in the regular high schools of the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51730.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Elementary School Special Day and Evening Classes [51730 - 51732] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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An elementary school district’s governing body may establish and maintain special day, evening, and summer classes for instruction in elementary school subjects.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Elementary School Special Day and Evening Classes [51730 - 51732] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51730. The governing body of any elementary school district may establish and maintain, in connection with any school under its jurisdiction, special day and evening classes and summer schools, consisting of special day classes or special evening classes or both, for the purpose of giving instruction in any of the branches of study prescribed and authorized for the elementary schools. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51731.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Elementary School Special Day and Evening Classes [51730 - 51732] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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These classes may be held during the school day, evening, or school year at times and for durations set by the governing authority.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Elementary School Special Day and Evening Classes [51730 - 51732] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51731. These classes may be convened at the hours and for the length of time during the school day or evening, and at the period and for the length of time during the school year as may be determined by the governing authority. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1124, Sec. 7.)
51732.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Elementary School Special Day and Evening Classes [51730 - 51732] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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These elementary evening programs must be open to minors and adults whom the district governing board believes can benefit from the instruction.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Elementary School Special Day and Evening Classes [51730 - 51732] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51732. The evening elementary schools and the special day and evening classes of the elementary schools of any school district shall be open for the admission of such minors and adults as in the judgment of the governing board of the school district maintaining the schools or classes may profit from the instruction offered. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51740.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Instruction by Correspondence [51740 - 51741] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A district governing board may offer correspondence instruction to regular day school pupils, if state rules are followed and the Superintendent of Public Instruction authorizes it; if provided, the instruction must be part of the pupil’s approved study program.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Instruction by Correspondence [51740 - 51741] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51740. The governing board of a district maintaining one or more secondary schools may, subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the State Board of Education and upon the authorization of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, provide pupils enrolled in the regular day schools of the district with instruction by correspondence provided by the University of California, or other university or college in California accredited for teacher training under this code, in subjects included within or related to the course of study offered in the school and which for good reason cannot be taken by the pupil, and pay the cost thereof. Such instruction when provided for a pupil must be a part of the program of study approved for such pupil. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Instruction by Correspondence [51740 - 51741] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A school district governing board may provide veterans with correspondence instruction, if state rules and Superintendent authorization are met, and may pay the cost.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Instruction by Correspondence [51740 - 51741] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51741. Notwithstanding anything in Section 51740 to the contrary, the governing board of any school district may, subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the State Board of Education and upon the authorization of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, provide veterans enrolled in schools or classes of the district with instruction by correspondence, provided by any university or college referred to in Section 51740 or by any other university, college, school, institution or organization approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction in subjects which may be necessary to adjust the veteran to an occupation and which, for good reason, cannot be given by the school, and pay for the cost thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51744.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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The Legislature says local educational agencies should consider offering more than one independent study model when they adopt certain written policies.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51744. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that by offering a range of quality educational options, including classroom-based, hybrid, and nonclassroom-based programs, local educational agencies can better tailor instruction to pupils, thereby improving academic outcomes while maximizing enrollment. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that local educational agencies offer educational programs that best serve the needs of their pupils. (c) It is also the intent of the Legislature to encourage local educational agencies, when adopting a written policy pursuant to Section 51747 or 51749.5, to consider offering more than one independent study model for short- and long-term placements in accordance with Sections 51747, 51747.5, and 51749.6. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 72. (AB 181) Effective June 30, 2022.)
51745.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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This section lets local educational agencies offer independent study, and for the 2021–22 school year it requires school district and county office governing boards to offer it for pupils.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51745. (a) Commencing with the 1990–91 school year, a local educational agency may offer independent study to meet the educational needs of pupils in accordance with the requirements of this article. For the 2021–22 school year only, the governing board of a school district or a county office of education shall offer independent study to meet the educational needs of pupils. Educational opportunities offered through independent study may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) Special assignments extending the content of regular courses of instruction. (2) Individualized study in a particular area of interest or in a subject not currently available in the regular school curriculum. (3) Continuing and special study during travel. (4) Volunteer community service activities and leadership opportunities that support and strengthen pupil achievement. (5) Individualized study for a pupil whose health would be put at risk by in-person instruction, as determined by the parent or guardian of the pupil, or a pupil who is unable to attend in-person instruction due to a quarantine due to exposure to, or infection with, COVID-19, pursuant to local or state public health guidance. (b) Beginning July 1, 2021, with the exception of pupils participating in independent study programs due to an emergency, as described in Sections 41422 and 46392, not more than 10 percent of the pupils participating in an opportunity school or program, or a continuation high school, calculated as specified by the department, shall be eligible for apportionment credit for independent study pursuant to this article. A pupil who is pregnant or is a parent who is the primary caregiver for one or more of their children shall not be counted within the 10 percent cap. (c) An individual with exceptional needs, as defined in Section 56026, may participate in independent study, if the pupil’s individualized education program developed pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 56340) of Chapter 4 of Part 30 specifically provides for that participation. If a parent or guardian of an individual with exceptional needs requests independent study pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (a), the pupil’s individualized education program team shall make an individualized determination as to whether the pupil can receive a free appropriate public education in an independent study placement. A pupil’s inability to work independently, the pupil’s need for adult support, or the pupil’s need for special education or related services shall not preclude the individualized education program team from determining that the pupil can receive a free appropriate education in an independent study placement. (d) A temporarily disabled pupil shall not receive individual instruction pursuant to Section 48206.3 through independent study. (e) No course included among the courses required for high school graduation under Section 51225.3 shall be offered exclusively through independent study. (f) The governing board of a school district or county office of education may meet the requirement to offer independent study for the 2021–22 school year described in subdivision (a) by contracting with a county office of education or by entering into an interdistrict transfer agreement with another school district pursuant to Section 46600. (g) The requirement to offer independent study for the 2021–22 school year described in subdivision (a) may be waived for school districts by the county superintendent of schools in the county in which the school district is located and waived for county offices of education and school districts in single-district counties by the Superintendent if the school district or county office of education, as applicable, demonstrates both of the following: (1) Offering independent study would create an unreasonable fiscal burden on the school district or county office of education due to low numbers of pupils participating or other extenuating circumstances. (2) The governing board of the school district or county office of education does not have the option to enter into an interdistrict transfer agreement with another school district or to contract with a county office of education to provide an independent study option, as described in subdivision (f). (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 73. (AB 181) Effective June 30, 2022.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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This section defines several terms used in independent study, including “live interaction,” “local educational agency,” “pupil-parent-educator conference,” and “synchronous instruction.”

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51745.5. For purposes of this article the following definitions apply: (a) “Live interaction” means interaction between the pupil and local educational agency classified or certificated staff, and may include peers, provided for the purpose of maintaining school connectedness, including, but not limited to, wellness checks, progress monitoring, provision of services, and instruction. This interaction may take place in person, or in the form of internet or telephonic communication. (b) “Local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school. (c) “Pupil-parent-educator conference” means a meeting involving, at a minimum, all parties who signed the pupil’s written independent study agreement pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 51747 or the written learning agreement pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 51749.6. (d) “Synchronous instruction” means classroom-style instruction or designated small group or one-on-one instruction delivered in person, or in the form of internet or telephonic communications, and involving live two-way communication between the teacher and pupil. Synchronous instruction shall be provided by a teacher or teachers of record for that pupil pursuant to Section 51747.5 or the certificated employee of the local educational agency providing instruction for course-based independent study. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 74. (AB 181) Effective June 30, 2022.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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Independent study funding and ratio calculations must stay within specified attendance-to-certificated-employee limits, with some charter school flexibility and audit verification by the Controller.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51745.6. (a) (1) The ratio of average daily attendance for independent study pupils 18 years of age or less to school district full-time equivalent certificated employees responsible for independent study, calculated as specified by the department, shall not exceed the equivalent ratio of average daily attendance to full-time equivalent certificated employees providing instruction in other educational programs operated by the school district, unless a new higher or lower average daily attendance ratio for all other educational programs offered is negotiated in a collective bargaining agreement or a memorandum of understanding is entered into that indicates an existing collective bargaining agreement contains an alternative average daily attendance ratio. (2) The ratio of average daily attendance for independent study pupils 18 years of age or less to county office of education full-time equivalent certificated employees responsible for independent study, to be calculated in a manner prescribed by the department, shall not exceed the equivalent prior year ratio of average daily attendance to full-time equivalent certificated employees for all other educational programs operated by the high school or unified school district with the largest average daily attendance of pupils in that county or the collectively bargained alternative ratio used by that high school or unified school district in the prior year, unless a new higher or lower average daily attendance ratio for all other educational programs offered is negotiated in a collective bargaining agreement or a memorandum of understanding is entered into that indicates an existing collective bargaining agreement contains an alternative average daily attendance ratio. The computation of the ratios shall be performed annually by the reporting agency at the time of, and in connection with, the second principal apportionment report to the Superintendent. (b) Only those units of average daily attendance for independent study that reflect a pupil-teacher ratio that does not exceed the ratios described in subdivision (a) shall be eligible for apportionment pursuant to Section 2575, for county offices of education, and Section 42238.05, for school districts. This section does not prevent a school district or county office of education from serving additional units of average daily attendance greater than the ratios described in subdivision (a), except that those additional units shall not be funded pursuant to Section 2575 or 42238.05, as applicable. If a school district, charter school, or county office of education has a memorandum of understanding to provide instruction in coordination with the school district, charter school, or county office of education at which a pupil is enrolled, the ratios that shall apply for purposes of this paragraph are the ratios for the local educational agency providing the independent study program to the pupil pursuant to Section 51749.5. (c) The calculations performed for purposes of this section shall not include either of the following: (1) The average daily attendance generated by special education pupils enrolled in special day classes on a full-time basis, or the teachers of those classes. (2) The average daily attendance or teachers in necessary small schools that are eligible to receive funding pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 42280) of Chapter 7 of Part 24 of Division 3. (d) The applicable average-daily-attendance-to-certificated-employee ratios described in subdivision (a) may, in a charter school, be calculated by using a fixed average-daily-attendance-to-certificated-employee ratio of 25 to 1, or by using a ratio of less than 25 pupils per certificated employee. A new higher or lower ratio for all other educational programs offered by a charter school may be negotiated in a collective bargaining agreement, or a memorandum of understanding indicating that an existing collective bargaining agreement contains an alternative average daily attendance ratio may be entered into by a charter school. All charter school pupils, regardless of age, shall be included in the applicable average-daily-attendance-to-certificated-employee ratio calculations. (e) Commencing with the 2021–22 fiscal year Guide for Annual Audits of K–12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting, the Controller shall incorporate verification of the ratios included in this section, including fiscal penalties for noncompliance as described in this section. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 44, Sec. 68. (AB 130) Effective July 9, 2021.)
51746.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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School districts and county offices of education offering independent study must provide existing services and resources so pupils can succeed, and must give them the same access to school services and resources as other pupils.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51746. It is the intent of the Legislature that school districts and county offices of education offering independent study shall provide appropriate existing services and resources to enable pupils to complete their independent study successfully and shall ensure the same access to all existing services and resources in the school in which the pupil is enrolled pursuant to Section 51748 as is available to all other pupils in the school. In addition, the services and resources may include, but need not be limited to, any of the following: (a) A designated learning center or study area staffed by appropriately trained personnel. (b) The services of qualified personnel to assess the achievement, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and needs of participating pupils to determine each of the following: (1) Whether full-time independent study is the most appropriate placement for the pupil being referred. (2) If the answer to paragraph (1) is affirmative, the determination of the most appropriate individualized plan and resources to be made available to pupils enrolled in full-time independent study. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 75. (AB 181) Effective June 30, 2022.)
51747.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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A local educational agency can get independent-study apportionments only if it adopts and follows written independent-study policies.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51747. A local educational agency shall not be eligible to receive apportionments for independent study by pupils, regardless of age, unless it has adopted written policies, and has implemented those policies, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Superintendent, that include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (a) The maximum length of time, by grade level and type of program, that may elapse between the time an independent study assignment is made and the date by which the pupil must complete the assigned work. (b) (1) The level of satisfactory educational progress and the number of missed assignments that will be allowed before an evaluation is conducted to determine whether it is in the best interests of the pupil to remain in independent study, or whether the pupil should return to the regular school program. A written record of the findings of any evaluation made pursuant to this subdivision shall be treated as a mandatory interim pupil record. The record shall be maintained for a period of three years from the date of the evaluation and, if the pupil transfers to another California public school, the record shall be forwarded to that school. (2) Satisfactory educational progress shall be determined based on all of the following indicators: (A) The pupil’s achievement and engagement in the independent study program, as indicated by the pupil’s performance on applicable pupil-level measures of pupil achievement and pupil engagement set forth in paragraphs (4) and (5) of subdivision (d) of Section 52060. (B) The completion of assignments, assessments, or other indicators that evidence that the pupil is working on assignments. (C) Learning required concepts, as determined by the supervising teacher. (D) Progressing toward successful completion of the course of study or individual course, as determined by the supervising teacher. (c) The provision of content aligned to grade level standards that is substantially equivalent to in-person instruction. For high schools, this shall include access to all courses offered by the local educational agency for graduation and approved by the University of California or the California State University as creditable under the A–G admissions criteria. (d) Procedures for tiered reengagement strategies for all pupils who are not generating attendance for more than 10 percent of required minimum instructional time over four continuous weeks of a local educational agency’s approved instructional calendar, pupils found not participatory in synchronous instructional offerings pursuant to Section 51747.5 for more than 50 percent of the scheduled times of synchronous instruction in a school month as applicable by grade span, or pupils who are in violation of the written agreement pursuant to subdivision (g). These procedures shall include local programs intended to address chronic absenteeism, as applicable, with at least all of the following: (1) Verification of current contact information for each enrolled pupil. (2) Notification to parents or guardians of lack of participation within one school day of the recording of a nonattendance day or lack of participation. (3) A plan for outreach from the school to determine pupil needs, including connection with health and social services as necessary. (4) A clear standard for requiring a pupil-parent-educator conference to review a pupil’s written agreement, and reconsider the independent study program’s impact on the pupil’s achievement and well-being, consistent with the policies adopted pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (g). (e) (1) For pupils in transitional kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for daily synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year. (2) For pupils in grades 4 to 8, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for both daily live interaction and at least weekly synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year. (3) For pupils in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for at least weekly synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year. (f) A plan to transition pupils whose families wish to return to in-person instruction from independent study expeditiously, and, in no case, later than five instructional days. (g) A requirement that a current written agreement for each independent study pupil shall be maintained on file, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (1) The manner, time, frequency, and place for submitting a pupil’s assignments, for reporting the pupil’s academic progress, and for communicating with a pupil’s parent or guardian regarding a pupil’s academic progress. (2) The objectives and methods of study for the pupil’s work, and the methods used to evaluate that work. (3) The specific resources, including materials and personnel, that will be made available to the pupil. These resources shall include confirming or providing access to all pupils to the connectivity and devices adequate to participate in the educational program and complete assigned work. (4) A statement of the policies adopted pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) regarding the maximum length of time allowed between the assignment and the completion of a pupil’s assigned work, the level of satisfactory educational progress, and the number of missed assignments allowed before an evaluation of whether or not the pupil should be allowed to continue in independent study. (5) The duration of the independent study agreement, including the beginning and ending dates for the pupil’s participation in independent study under the agreement. No independent study agreement shall be valid for any period longer than one school year. (6) A statement of the number of course credits or, for the elementary grades, other measures of academic accomplishment appropriate to the agreement, to be earned by the pupil upon completion. (7) A statement detailing the academic and other supports that will be provided to address the needs of pupils who are not performing at grade level, or need support in other areas, such as English learners, individuals with exceptional needs in order to be consistent with the pupil’s individualized education program or plan pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), pupils in foster care or experiencing homelessness, and pupils requiring mental health supports. (8) The inclusion of a statement in each independent study agreement that independent study is an optional educational alternative in which no pupil may be required to participate. In the case of a pupil who is referred or assigned to any school, class, or program pursuant to Section 48915 or 48917, the agreement also shall include the statement that instruction may be provided to the pupil through independent study only if the pupil is offered the alternative of classroom instruction. (9) (A) (i) For a pupil participating in an independent study program that is scheduled for more than 15 schooldays, each written agreement shall be signed, before the commencement of independent study, by the pupil, the pupil’s parent, legal guardian, or caregiver, if the pupil is less than 18 years of age, the certificated employee who has been designated as having responsibility for the general supervision of independent study, and the certificated employee designated as having responsibility for the special education programming of the pupil, as applicable. (ii) For a pupil participating in an independent study program that is scheduled for 15 schooldays or fewer, each written agreement shall be signed, during the school year in which the independent study program takes place, by the pupil, the pupil’s parent, legal guardian, or caregiver, if the pupil is less than 18 years of age, the certificated employee who has been designated as having responsibility for the general supervision of independent study, and the certificated employee designated as having responsibility for the special education programming of the pupil, as applicable. The written agreement may be signed at any time during the school year, but it is the intent of the Legislature that parents or guardians of pupils be provided the agreement at or before the beginning of the school year. (iii) For purposes of this paragraph, “caregiver” means a person who has met the requirements of Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 6550) of Division 11 of the Family Code. (B) Signed written agreements, supplemental agreements, assignment records, work samples, and attendance records assessing time value of work or evidence that an instructional activity occurred may be maintained as an electronic file. (C) For purposes of this section, an electronic file includes a computer or electronic stored image of an original document, including, but not limited to, portable document format (PDF), JPEG, or other digital image file type, that may be sent via fax machine, email, or other electronic means. (D) Either an original document or an electronic file of the original document is allowable documentation for auditing purposes. (E) Written agreements may be signed using an electronic signature that complies with state and federal standards, as determined by the department, that may be a marking that is either computer generated or produced by electronic means and is intended by the signatory to have the same effect as a handwritten signature. The use of an electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature if the requirements for digital signatures and their acceptable technology, as provided in Section 16.5 of the Government Code and in Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 22000) of Division 7 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, are satisfied. (F) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for the 2021–22 school year only, a local educational agency shall obtain a signed written agreement for an independent study program of any length of time from the pupil, or the pupil’s parent or legal guardian if the pupil is less than 18 years of age, the certificated employee who has been designated as having responsibility for the general supervision of independent study, and the certificated employee designated as having responsibility for the special education programming of the pupil, as applicable, no later than 30 days after the first day of instruction in an independent study program or October 15, whichever date comes later. This subparagraph does not relieve a local educational agency from the obligation to comply with the requirements of this article, as amended by the act adding this subparagraph, upon commencement of instruction for a participating pupil in the 2021–22 school year. (h) (1) For the 2021–22 school year only, school districts and county offices of education shall notify the parents and guardians of all enrolled pupils of their options to enroll their child in in-person instruction or independent study during the 2021–22 school year. This notice shall include written information on the local educational agency’s internet website, including, but not limited to, the right to request a pupil-parent-educator conference meeting before enrollment pursuant to this section, pupil rights regarding procedures for enrolling, disenrolling, and reenrolling in independent study, and the synchronous and asynchronous instructional time that a pupil will have access to as part of independent study. If 15 percent or more of the pupils enrolled in a local educational agency that provides instruction in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, speak a single primary language other than English, as determined from the census data submitted to the department pursuant to Section 52164 in the preceding year, the written information shall, in addition to being written in English, be written in the primary language. (2) Before signing a written agreement pursuant to this section, the parent or guardian of a pupil may request that the local educational agency conduct a telephone, videoconference, or in-person pupil-parent-educator conference or other school meeting during which the pupil, parent or guardian, and, if requested by the pupil or parent, an education advocate, may ask questions about the educational options, including which curriculum offerings and nonacademic supports will be available to the pupil in independent study, before making the decision about enrollment or disenrollment in the various options for learning. (i) Subdivisions (d), (e), and (f) shall not apply to pupils that participate in an independent study program for fewer than 16 schooldays in a school year and pupils enrolled in a comprehensive school for classroom-based instruction who, under the care of appropriately licensed professionals, participate in independent study due to necessary medical treatments or inpatient treatment for mental health care or substance abuse. Local educational agencies shall obtain evidence from appropriately licensed professionals of the need for pupils to participate in independent study pursuant to this subdivision. (j) (1) Notwithstanding paragraph (8) of subdivision (g) of this section, paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 46300, and subdivision (d) of Section 51745, for the 2021–22 school year only, a local educational agency shall be eligible to receive apportionments for independent study for pupils that are subject to quarantine for exposure to, or infection with, COVID-19 pursuant to local or state health guidance, and the pupil cannot participate in classroom-based instruction due to the quarantine, and for school closures due to COVID-19 pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 41422. Local educational agencies shall receive apportionment for these pupils for all schooldays that they participate in and meet all other apportionment requirements of independent study while in quarantine or during a school closure. (2) Notwithstanding Section 47612.5, for the 2021–22 fiscal year, a classroom-based charter school that provides an independent study program pursuant to this article for pupils that are subject to quarantine for exposure to, or infection with, COVID-19 pursuant to local or state health guidance, and the pupil cannot participate in classroom-based instruction due to the quarantine, shall not attribute quarantine-based independent study average daily attendance required pursuant to law for a nonclassroom-based charter school pursuant to Section 47612.5 and shall not be required to submit a request for a funding determination as a result of providing independent study to quarantined pupils. (3) This subdivision shall apply only to pupils participating in independent study due to quarantine who do not have the option of in-person instruction, and only for the period of quarantine mandated pursuant to state or local health guidance or order. This subdivision shall not apply to classroom-based charter schools offering independent study to pupils whose parents or guardians have requested independent study pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 51745. (k) Commencing with the 2021–22 fiscal year Guide for Annual Audits of K–12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting, the Controller shall incorporate verification of the adoption of the policies required pursuant to this section, including loss of apportionment for independent study for local educational agencies found to be noncompliant, unless compliance verification for those policies is already included in the audit guide. (l) The provisions of this section are not subject to waiver by the state board, by the Superintendent, or under any provision of Part 26.8 (commencing with Section 47600). (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 65. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024.)
51747.3.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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Certain schools may not claim state funding for independent study if they give pupils or parents special benefits not also given to regular students, with limited exceptions.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51747.3. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a local educational agency, including, but not limited to, a charter school, may not claim state funding for the independent study of a pupil, whether characterized as home study or otherwise, if the local educational agency has provided any funds or other thing of value to the pupil or the pupil’s parent or guardian that the local educational agency does not provide to pupils who attend regular classes or to their parents or guardians. A charter school may not claim state funding for the independent study of a pupil, whether characterized as home study or otherwise, if the charter school has provided any funds or other thing of value to the pupil or the pupil’s parent or guardian that a school district could not legally provide to a similarly situated pupil of the school district, or to the pupil’s parent or guardian. (b) Providing access to connectivity and local educational agency-owned devices adequate to participate in an independent study program and complete assigned work, consistent with paragraph (3) of subdivision (g) of Section 51747, or to participate in an independent study course, as authorized in Section 51749.5, shall not be considered funds or other things of value for purposes of subdivision (a). (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 47605 or any other law, community school and independent study average daily attendance shall be claimed by school districts, county superintendents of schools, and charter schools only for pupils who are residents of the county in which the apportionment claim is reported, or who are residents of a county immediately adjacent to the county in which the apportionment claim is reported. (d) The Superintendent shall not apportion funds for reported average daily attendance, through full-time independent study, of pupils who are enrolled in school pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 48204. (e) In conformity with Provisions 25 and 28 of Item 6110–101–001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 1992, this section applies to average daily attendance reported for apportionment purposes beginning July 1, 1992. (f) The provisions of this section are not subject to waiver by the state board, by the Superintendent, or under any provision of Part 26.8 (commencing with Section 47600). (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 44, Sec. 70. (AB 130) Effective July 9, 2021.)
51747.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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Local educational agencies must supervise, document, and track independent study participation and evidence, and the Controller must add audit reviews for these rules.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51747.5. (a) The independent study by each pupil shall be coordinated, evaluated, and, notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 46300, shall be under the general supervision of an employee of the local educational agency who possesses a valid certification document pursuant to Section 44865 or an emergency credential pursuant to Section 44300, registered as required by law. (b) (1) A local educational agency may claim apportionment credit for independent study only to the extent of the time value of pupil work products, as personally judged in each instance by a certificated teacher employed by the local educational agency, or the combined time value of pupil work product and pupil participation in synchronous instruction pursuant to paragraph (2). It is the intent of the Legislature that teachers be given access to digital assignment tracking systems to reduce workload associated with evaluating and accounting for pupil work and synchronous instruction participation. (2) For purposes of computing average daily attendance for each pupil enrolled in independent study pursuant to Section 51747, the following computations shall apply: (A) (i) For each schoolday, add the combined equivalent daily time value of pupil work products, as personally judged by a certificated employee of the local educational agency. (ii) For purposes of this section, pupil work products may include the daily time value spent by a pupil engaged in asynchronous instruction, including work completed on an online or computer-based instructional activity, regardless of whether pupil work products are produced, if the computer program documents pupil participation. The local educational agency shall maintain documentation of hours or fraction of an hour of both pupil work products and the time that the pupil engaged in asynchronous instruction. (B) (i) For each schoolday, add the combined daily instructional minutes a pupil participated in synchronous instruction, as defined by subdivision (d) of Section 51745.5 and offered pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 51747, for which evidence of pupil participation is furnished and maintained. Evidence of pupil participation may include, but is not limited to, pupil work produced or performed, or documentation that the pupil participated in an instructional period either visually or verbally, as verified by a certificated employee and maintained by the local educational agency for each hour or fraction thereof of the synchronous instructional offering. (ii) Pursuant to paragraph (1), a local educational agency may claim apportionment credit in this paragraph insofar as a pupil’s participation in a synchronous instructional offering augments the time value of pupil work product. (C) For each schoolday, add the sum of subparagraphs (A) and (B). If the sum of subparagraphs (A) and (B) meets the applicable minimum schoolday requirements for each schoolday, and all other requirements in this section have been met, each schoolday shall be credited as up to one schoolday of attendance. (3) The average daily attendance computed pursuant to this subdivision shall not result in more than one unit of average daily attendance per pupil. (4) Notwithstanding any other law, average daily attendance computed for pupils enrolled in independent study shall not be credited with average daily attendance other than what is specified in this section. (c) A local educational agency shall document each pupil’s participation in live interaction and synchronous instruction pursuant to Section 51747 on each schoolday, as applicable, in whole or in part, for which live interaction or synchronous instruction is provided as part of the independent study program. A pupil who does not participate in scheduled live interaction or synchronous instruction shall be documented as nonparticipatory for that schoolday for purposes of pupil participation reporting and tiered reengagement pursuant to Section 51747. (d) A local educational agency shall maintain written or computer-based evidence of pupil engagement that includes, but is not limited to, a grade book or summary document that, for each class, lists all assignments, assessments, and associated grades. (e) For purposes of this section, a local educational agency shall not be required to sign and date pupil work products when assessing the time value of pupil work products for apportionment purposes. (f) Commencing with the 2021–22 fiscal year Guide for Annual Audits of K–12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting, the Controller shall incorporate compliance reviews for subdivisions (a) to (d), inclusive, unless compliance verification for those subdivisions is already included in the audit guide. Findings of noncompliance shall result in the loss of apportionment equal to the average daily attendance impacted by the noncompliance. (g) The provisions of this section are not subject to waiver by the state board, by the Superintendent, or under any provision of Part 26.8 (commencing with Section 47600). (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 998, Sec. 17. (AB 176) Effective September 30, 2024.)
51748.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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School districts and county offices of education cannot receive apportionment for independent study attendance unless the pupil is identified in the written records by grade level, program placement, and school enrollment.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51748. School districts and county offices of education shall not be eligible to receive apportionment for independent study attendance by any pupil who is not otherwise identified in the written records of the district or county board by grade level, program placement, and the school in which he or she is enrolled. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. Operative July 1, 1990, pursuant to Section 51749.5 as added by Ch. 1089 (later repealed).)
51749.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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The Superintendent and the department must add specified data collection items and fields for independent study reporting.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51749. (a) The Superintendent, upon the next revision of the California Basic Educational Data System, or its equivalent, following July 1, 1990, shall include all data collection elements necessary to compile an annual statewide profile of pupils participating in independent study, including data on the number and percentage of pupils pursuing their coursework through independent study who successfully complete the requirements for a high school diploma. (b) Commencing with the 2021–22 school year, the department shall include a required field in the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System for the collection of the number of pupils participating in independent study pursuant to this article for 16 or more schooldays. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 67. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024.)
51749.3.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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The Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish rules and regulations to implement this article.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51749.3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish rules and regulations for the purposes of implementing this article. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 922, Sec. 117. Effective January 1, 1995.)
51749.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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A local educational agency may offer independent study courses for K–12 pupils if the section’s conditions are met.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51749.5. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, and commencing with the 2015–16 school year, a local educational agency may, for pupils enrolled in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, provide independent study courses pursuant to the following conditions: (1) The governing board or body of the local educational agency adopts policies, at a public meeting, that comply with the requirements of this section and any applicable regulations adopted by the state board. (2) A signed learning agreement is completed and on file pursuant to Section 51749.6. (3) Courses are taught under the general supervision of certificated employees who hold the appropriate subject matter credential pursuant to Section 44300 or 44865, or subdivision (l) of Section 47605, and are employed by the local educational agency at which the pupil is enrolled, or by a local educational agency that has a memorandum of understanding to provide the instruction in coordination with the local educational agency at which the pupil is enrolled. (4) (A) Courses are annually certified, by local educational agency governing board or body resolution, to be of the same rigor, educational quality, and intellectual challenge substantially equivalent to in-person instruction and equivalent classroom-based courses, and shall be aligned to all relevant local and state content standards. For high schools, this shall include access to all courses offered by the local educational agency for graduation and approved by the University of California or the California State University as creditable under the A-G admissions criteria. (B) This certification shall, at a minimum, include the duration, number of equivalent daily instructional minutes for each schoolday that a pupil is enrolled, number of equivalent total instructional minutes, number of course credits for each course, and a plan as described in subparagraph (C). This information shall be consistent with that of equivalent classroom-based courses. (C) (i) For pupils in transitional kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for daily synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year. (ii) For pupils in grades 4 to 8, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for both daily live interaction and at least weekly synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year. (iii) For pupils in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, a plan to provide opportunities for at least weekly synchronous instruction for all pupils throughout the school year. (5) Pupils enrolled in courses authorized by this section shall meet the applicable age requirements established pursuant to Sections 46300.1, 46300.4, 47612, and 47612.1. (6) Pupils enrolled in courses authorized by this section shall meet the applicable residency and enrollment requirements established pursuant to Sections 46300.2, 47612, 48204, and 51747.3. (7) (A) An individual with exceptional needs, as defined in Section 56026, may participate in course-based independent study, if the pupil’s individualized education program developed pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 56340) of Chapter 4 of Part 30 specifically provides for that participation. (B) A temporarily disabled pupil shall not receive individual instruction pursuant to Section 48206.3 through course-based independent study. (8) (A) Satisfactory educational progress shall be determined based on all of the following indicators: (i) The pupil’s achievement and engagement in the independent study program, as indicated by the pupil’s performance on applicable pupil-level measures of pupil achievement and pupil engagement set forth in paragraphs (4) and (5) of subdivision (d) of Section 52060. (ii) The completion of assignments, assessments, or other indicators that evidence that the pupil is working on assignments. (iii) Learning required concepts, as determined by the supervising teacher. (iv) Progressing toward successful completion of the course of study or individual course, as determined by the supervising teacher. (B) If satisfactory educational progress in one or more courses is not being made, certificated employees providing instruction shall notify the pupil and, if the pupil is less than 18 years of age, the pupil’s parent or legal guardian, and conduct an evaluation to determine whether it is in the best interest of the pupil to remain in the course or whether the pupil should be referred to an alternative program, which may include, but is not limited to, a regular school program. A written record of the findings of an evaluation made pursuant to this subdivision shall be treated as a mandatory interim pupil record. The record shall be maintained for a period of three years from the date of the evaluation and, if the pupil transfers to another California public school, the record shall be forwarded to that school. (C) Procedures for tiered reengagement strategies for all pupils who are not making satisfactory educational progress in one or more courses, or who are in violation of the written learning agreement pursuant to Section 51749.6. These procedures shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, all of the following: (i) Verification of current contact information for each enrolled pupil. (ii) A plan for outreach from the school to determine pupil needs, including connection with health and social services as necessary. (iii) A clear standard for requiring a pupil-parent-educator conference to review a pupil’s written learning agreement, and reconsider the independent study course’s impact on the pupil’s achievement and well-being. (D) Written or computer-based evidence of satisfactory educational progress, as described in subparagraph (A), shall be retained for each course and pupil. At a minimum, this evidence shall include a grade book or summary document that, for each course, lists all assignments, examinations, and associated grades. (9) A plan to transition pupils whose families wish to return to in-person instruction from course-based independent study expeditiously, and, in no case, later than five instructional days. (10) A proctor shall administer examinations. (11) (A) Statewide testing results for pupils enrolled in any course authorized pursuant to this section shall be reported and assigned to the school or charter school at which the pupil is enrolled, and to any school district, charter school, or county office of education within which that school’s or charter school’s testing results are aggregated. (B) Statewide testing results for pupils enrolled in a course or courses pursuant to this section shall be disaggregated for purposes of comparing the testing results of those pupils to the testing results of pupils enrolled in classroom-based courses. (12) A pupil shall not be required to enroll in courses authorized by this section. (13) The pupil-to-certificated-employee ratio limitations established pursuant to Section 51745.6 are applicable to courses authorized by this section. (14) For each pupil, the combined equivalent daily instructional minutes for enrolled courses authorized by this section and enrolled courses authorized by all other laws and regulations shall meet the minimum instructional day requirements applicable to the local educational agency. Pupils enrolled in courses authorized by this section shall be offered the minimum annual total equivalent instructional minutes pursuant to Sections 46200 to 46208, inclusive, and Section 47612.5. (15) Courses required for high school graduation or for admission to the University of California or California State University shall not be offered exclusively through independent study. (16) A pupil participating in independent study shall not be assessed a fee prohibited by Section 49011. (17) A pupil shall not be prohibited from participating in independent study solely on the basis that the pupil does not have the materials, equipment, or internet access that are necessary to participate in the independent study course. (b) Subparagraph (C) of paragraph (4) of, subparagraph (C) of paragraph (8) of, and paragraph (9) of, subdivision (a) shall not apply to pupils that participate in an independent study program for fewer than 16 schooldays in a school year or to pupils enrolled in a comprehensive school for classroom-based instruction who, under the care of appropriately licensed professionals, participate in independent study due to necessary medical treatments or inpatient treatment for mental health care or substance abuse. Local educational agencies shall obtain evidence from appropriately licensed professionals of the need for pupils to participate in independent study pursuant to this subdivision. (c) For purposes of computing average daily attendance for each pupil enrolled in one or more courses authorized by this section, the following computations shall apply: (1) (A) For each schoolday, add the combined equivalent daily instructional minutes, as certified in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a), for courses authorized by this section in which the pupil is enrolled. (B) For each schoolday, add the combined daily instructional minutes of courses authorized by all other laws and regulations in which the pupil is enrolled and for which the pupil meets applicable attendance requirements. (C) For each schoolday, add the sum of subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) If subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) meets applicable minimum schoolday requirements for each schoolday, and all other requirements in this section have been met, credit each schoolday that the pupil is demonstrating satisfactory educational progress pursuant to the requirements of this section, with up to one schoolday of attendance. (3) (A) Using credited schoolday attendance pursuant to paragraph (2), calculate average daily attendance pursuant to Section 41601 or 47612, whichever is applicable, for each pupil. (B) The average daily attendance computed pursuant to this subdivision shall not result in more than one unit of average daily attendance per pupil. (4) Notwithstanding any other law, average daily attendance computed for pupils enrolled in courses authorized by this section shall not be credited with average daily attendance other than what is specified in this section. (5) If more than 10 percent of the total average daily attendance of a local educational agency is claimed pursuant to this section, then the amount of average daily attendance for all pupils enrolled by that school district, charter school, or county office of education in courses authorized pursuant to this section that is in excess of 10 percent of the total average daily attendance for the local educational agency shall be reduced by either (A) the statewide average rate of absence for elementary school districts for kindergarten and grades 1 to 8, inclusive, or (B) the statewide average rate of absence for high school districts for grades 9 to 12, inclusive, as applicable, as calculated by the department for the prior fiscal year, with the resultant figures and ranges rounded to the nearest 10th. (d) For purposes of this section, “equivalent total instructional minutes” means the same number of minutes as required for an equivalent classroom-based course. (e) This section does not prohibit the right to collectively bargain any subject within the scope of representation pursuant to Section 3543.2 of the Government Code. (f) (1) The Superintendent shall conduct an evaluation of independent study courses offered pursuant to this section and report the findings to the Legislature and the Director of Finance no later than September 1, 2019. The report shall, at a minimum, compare the academic performance of pupils in independent study with demographically similar pupils enrolled in equivalent classroom-based courses. (2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on September 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. (g) (1) Commencing with the 2021–22 fiscal year Guide for Annual Audits of K–12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting, the Controller shall incorporate verification of the ratios included in this section, including fiscal penalties for noncompliance as described in this section. (2) Commencing with the 2021–22 fiscal year Guide for Annual Audits of K–12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting, the Controller shall incorporate compliance reviews for subdivisions (a) to (f), inclusive, unless compliance verification for those subdivisions is already included in the audit guide. Findings of noncompliance shall result in the loss of apportionment equal to the average daily attendance impacted by the noncompliance. (h) The provisions of this section are not subject to waiver by the state board, by the Superintendent, or under any provision of Part 26.8 (commencing with Section 47600). (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 998, Sec. 18. (AB 176) Effective September 30, 2024.)
51749.6.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. )
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Local educational agencies must give pupils a written learning agreement before independent study enrollment, and the agreement must include listed terms. Some agreements need signatures before or during the school year, and certain 2021–22 notice, conference, and audit rules also apply.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5.5. Independent Study [51744 - 51749.6] ( Article 5.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1089, Sec. 5. ) ## 51749.6. (a) Before enrolling a pupil in a course authorized by Section 51749.5, each local educational agency shall provide the pupil and, if the pupil is less than 18 years of age, the pupil’s parent or legal guardian, with a written learning agreement that includes all of the following: (1) A summary of the policies and procedures adopted by the governing board or body of the local educational agency pursuant to Section 51749.5, as applicable. (2) The duration of the enrolled course or courses, the duration of the learning agreement, and the number of course credits for each enrolled course consistent with the certifications adopted by the governing board or body of the local educational agency pursuant to Section 51749.5. The duration of a learning agreement shall not exceed a school year or span multiple school years. (3) The learning objectives and expectations for each course, including, but not limited to, a description of how satisfactory educational progress is measured and when a pupil evaluation is required to determine whether the pupil should remain in the course or be referred to an alternative program, which may include, but is not limited to, a regular school program. (4) The specific resources, including materials and personnel, that will be made available to the pupil. These resources shall include confirming or providing access to all pupils to the connectivity and devices adequate to participate in the educational program and complete assigned work. (5) A statement detailing the academic and other supports that will be provided to address the needs of pupils who are not performing at grade level, or need support in other areas, such as English learners, individuals with exceptional needs in order to be consistent with the pupil’s individualized education program or plan pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), pupils in foster care or experiencing homelessness, and pupils requiring mental health supports. (6) A statement that enrollment in a course authorized pursuant to Section 51749.5 is an optional educational alternative in which no pupil may be required to participate. In the case of a pupil who is referred or assigned to any school, class, or program pursuant to Section 48915 or 48917, the agreement also shall include the statement that instruction may be provided to the pupil through course-based independent study only if the pupil is offered the alternative of classroom instruction. (7) The manner, time, frequency, and place for submitting a pupil’s assignments, for reporting the pupil’s academic progress, and for communicating with a pupil’s parent or guardian regarding a pupil’s academic progress. (8) The objectives and methods of study for the pupil’s work, and the methods used to evaluate that work. (9) A statement of the adopted policies regarding the maximum length of time allowed between the assignment and the completion of a pupil’s assigned work, the level of satisfactory educational progress, and the number of missed assignments allowed before an evaluation of whether or not the pupil should be allowed to continue in course-based independent study. (10) A statement of the number of course credits or, for the elementary grades, other measures of academic accomplishment appropriate to the learning agreement, to be earned by the pupil upon completion. (b) (1) (A) For independent study programs projected to last more than 15 schooldays for an individual pupil, the learning agreement shall be signed, before the commencement of an independent study course, by the pupil, the pupil’s parent, legal guardian, or caregiver, if the pupil is less than 18 years of age, the certificated employee who has been designated as having responsibility for the general supervision of the independent study course, and the certificated employee designated as having responsibility for the special education programming of the pupil, as applicable. (B) For independent study programs projected to last fewer than 16 schooldays for an individual pupil, each learning agreement shall be signed, during the school year in which the independent study program takes place, by the pupil, the pupil’s parent, legal guardian, or caregiver, if the pupil is less than 18 years of age, the certificated employee who has been designated as having responsibility for the general supervision of independent study, and the certificated employee designated as having responsibility for the special education programming of the pupil, as applicable. The written agreement may be signed at any time during the school year, but it is the intent of the Legislature that parents or guardians of pupils be provided the agreement at or before the beginning of the school year. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, “caregiver” means a person who has met the requirements of Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 6550) of Division 11 of the Family Code. (2) The signed learning agreement constitutes permission from a pupil’s parent or legal guardian, if the pupil is less than 18 years of age, for the pupil to receive instruction through course-based independent study. (3) Either an original document or an electronic file of the original document is allowable documentation for auditing purposes. (4) For purposes of this section, an electronic file includes a computer or electronic stored image of an original document, including, but not limited to, portable document format (PDF), JPEG, or other digital image file type, that may be sent via fax machine, email, or other electronic means. (5) Signed written agreements, supplemental agreements, assignment records, work samples, and attendance records assessing time value of work or evidence that an instructional activity occurred may be maintained as an electronic file. (6) Written agreements may be signed using an electronic signature that complies with state and federal standards, as determined by the department, that may be a marking that is either computer generated or produced by electronic means and is intended by the signatory to have the same effect as a handwritten signature. The use of an electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature if the requirements for digital signatures and their acceptable technology, as provided in Section 16.5 of the Government Code and in Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 22000) of Division 7 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, are satisfied. (7) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), for the 2021–22 school year only, a local educational agency shall obtain a signed written agreement for independent study from the pupil, or the pupil’s parent or legal guardian if the pupil is less than 18 years of age, the certificated employee who has been designated as having responsibility for the general supervision of the independent study course, and the certificated employee designated as having responsibility for the special education programming of the pupil, as applicable, no later than 30 days after the first day of instruction. This subparagraph does not relieve a local educational agency from the obligation to comply with the requirements of this article, as amended by the act adding this paragraph, upon commencement of instruction for a participating pupil in the 2021–22 school year. (8) (A) For the 2021–22 school year only, school districts and county offices of education shall notify the parents and guardians of all enrolled pupils of their options to enroll their child in in-person instruction or independent study during the 2021–22 school year. This notice shall include written information on the local educational agency’s internet website, including, but not limited to, the right to request a pupil-parent-educator conference meeting before enrollment pursuant to this section, pupil rights regarding procedures for enrolling, disenrolling, and reenrolling in independent study, and the synchronous and asynchronous instructional time that a pupil will have access to as part of independent study. If 15 percent or more of the pupils enrolled in a local educational agency that provides instruction in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, speak a single primary language other than English, as determined from the census data submitted to the department pursuant to Section 52164 in the preceding year, the written information shall, in addition to being written in English, be written in the primary language. (B) Upon the request of the parent or guardian of a pupil, and before signing a written agreement pursuant to this section, the local educational agency shall conduct a telephone, videoconference, or in-person pupil-parent-educator conference or other school meeting during which the pupil, parent or guardian, and, if requested by the pupil or parent, an education advocate, may ask questions about the educational options, including which curriculum offerings and nonacademic supports will be available to the pupil in independent study, before making the decision about enrollment or disenrollment in the various options for learning. (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of this section, paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 46300, and subparagraph (B) of paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 51749.5 for the 2021–22 school year only, a local educational agency shall be eligible to receive apportionments for independent study for pupils that are subject to quarantine for exposure to, or infection with, COVID-19 pursuant to local or state health guidance, and the pupil cannot participate in classroom-based instruction due to the quarantine, and for school closures due to COVID-19 pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 41422. Local educational agencies shall receive apportionment for these pupils for all schooldays that they participate in and meet all other apportionment requirements of independent study while in quarantine or during a school closure. (d) Commencing with the 2021–22 fiscal year Guide for Annual Audits of K–12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting, the Controller shall incorporate compliance reviews for subdivisions (a) and (b) unless compliance verification for those subdivisions is already included in the audit guide. Findings of noncompliance shall result in the loss of apportionment equal to the average daily attendance impacted by the noncompliance. (e) The provisions of this section are not subject to waiver by the state board, by the Superintendent, or under any provision of Part 26.8 (commencing with Section 47600). (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 69. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024.)
51750.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Military Science and Tactics [51750- 51750.] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A school district governing board may offer military science and tactics courses, but students cannot be required to enroll in them.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Military Science and Tactics [51750- 51750.] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51750. The governing board of any school district maintaining a secondary school may establish in the school courses in military science and tactics complying with the laws of the United States made and provided with reference to Reserve Officers Training Corps units in educational institutions. No student enrolled in any such school shall be required to enroll in any course in military science and tactics. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51760.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A district governing board may provide work experience education, oversee and credit courses, hire needed staff, and arrange insurance options for eligible pupils.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51760. The governing board of a district maintaining a high school may do all of the following: (a) Provide for the instruction of pupils in the skills, attitudes, and understanding necessary to succeed in employment by means of courses of work-based learning or work experience education as provided in this article. (b) Provide for guidance and supervision procedures designed to ensure maximum educational benefit to pupils from placement in suitable work-based learning or work experience education courses. (c) Provide for arranging, approving, coordinating, and awarding credit for work-based learning or work experience education courses, and for those purposes employ instructors, coordinators, and other necessary personnel. (d) Provide for the district to purchase liability insurance for pupils enrolled in programs of study involving work experience, which may include work-based learning, or vocational education at locations off school grounds approved by the governing board, or require pupils to purchase insurance and to pass on all or a portion of the costs, at the discretion of the governing board, to the district. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 254, Sec. 2. (AB 2211) Effective September 24, 2010.)
51760.1.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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This section allows several education providers to deliver work-based learning and lets qualifying school districts and community colleges add it to career technical education programs; school districts that choose to offer it must ensure applicable pupil safeguards.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51760.1. (a) Consistent with the most recent state plan on career technical education, work-based learning opportunities for pupils may be delivered by partnership academies conducted pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 54690) of Chapter 9 of Part 29, regional occupational programs, as defined in Section 52303, programs established pursuant to Section 88532, and local educational agencies, and may include, but are not limited to, work experience education, as defined in Section 51764, community classrooms, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 52372.1, cooperative career technical education programs, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 52372.1, and job shadowing experience, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 51769. (b) School districts and community colleges that receive funding to provide career technical education programs pursuant to Section 52055.770 may include a work-based learning component in these programs. (c) Notwithstanding any other law, school districts opting to offer work-based learning opportunities to pupils enrolled in the district shall ensure that, when applicable, pupils are afforded the same statutory and regulatory safeguards as pupils in work experience programs. (d) For purposes of this section, “work-based learning” means an educational approach or instructional methodology that uses the workplace or real work to provide pupils with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life work activities and future career opportunities. When feasible, work-based learning should be an integral part of a more comprehensive program that integrates academic courses and career technical education. (e) High-quality work-based learning may include, but is not limited to, any of the following: (1) Emphasis on learning in the workplace. (2) Exposure to a wide range of career areas and worksites in order to help youth make informed choices about education, training options, and career pursuits. (3) Thoughtful placement of pupils into opportunities that are evaluated for their safety, qualified supervision, and learning opportunities. (4) Appropriate sequencing of experiences based upon the pupil’s age and maturity, ranging from site visits and tours, job shadowing, unpaid and paid internships, and paid work experience. (5) Explicit aim to supplement, or systematically reinforce, classroom instruction in technical courses, academic courses, or both. (6) Systematic attention to the development of 21st century skills, such as communication, problem solving, teamwork, project planning, and critical thinking. (7) A trained mentor who structures the learning at the worksite. (8) Coordination between the classroom teacher and the workplace mentor or supervisor. (9) Built-in regular assessment and feedback. (10) Involvement of youth in choosing and structuring the experience. (11) Clear and measurable learning outcomes. (f) School districts are encouraged to work with local workforce investment board youth councils and workforce investment boards to maximize the use of available resources for youth employment opportunities by coordinating work-based learning opportunities and facilitating work-based learning regional planning. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 254, Sec. 3. (AB 2211) Effective September 24, 2010.)
51760.2.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Certain local business and education groups may develop guidelines for work-based learning programs.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51760.2. Regional and local business organizations, in conjunction with school districts and community colleges, and any other representatives deemed appropriate, including, but not limited to, industry representatives, research centers, and parents, may develop principles and guidelines for the establishment of work-based learning programs. If these organizations develop principles and guidelines pursuant to this section, both of the following shall occur: (a) The organizations shall consider existing guidelines or regulations relative to the programs described in subdivision (a) of Section 51760.1, the state’s most recent career technical education plan, and the most current academic and career technical education standards adopted by the state board. (b) The guidelines shall include specific guidance to school districts and community colleges on ensuring that a pupil’s workplace learning opportunities are linked directly to academic learning objectives and provide the necessary skills for the pupil to use in future employment or postsecondary education opportunities. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 254, Sec. 4. (AB 2211) Effective September 24, 2010.)
51760.3.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A school district governing board must grant credit for qualifying work experience education, subject to credit limits and student eligibility conditions.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51760.3. The governing board of any school district offering work experience education pursuant to the authority of Section 51760 shall grant credit to pupils satisfactorily completing a work experience education program, in an amount not to exceed a total of 40 semester credits, of which no more than 10 credits may be conferred in any one semester, provided the pupil meets all of the following requirements: (a) At the time of enrollment, the pupil is at least 16 years of age. Pupils under the age of 16 years may receive credit for work experience education under the following conditions: (1) The pupil is enrolled in grade 11 or a higher grade. (2) The principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled certifies that the pupil is in need of immediate work experience education in order to pursue employment opportunities. (3) The principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled certifies that there is a probability that the pupil will no longer be enrolled as a full-time pupil without being provided the opportunity to enroll in a work experience education program. (4) The pupil is at least 14 years of age and the principal in the school in which the pupil is enrolled certifies that it is necessary for the pupil’s participation in a career technical education program. (5) The pupil’s individualized education program, adopted pursuant to the requirements of Part 30 (commencing with Section 56000), prescribes the type of training for which participation in a work experience program is deemed appropriate. (b) During the course of the pupil’s enrollment in the program, the pupil receives as a minimum the equivalent of one instructional period per week of classroom instruction or counseling by a certificated employee. The instruction or counseling shall be offered in sessions scheduled intermittently throughout the semester. (c) The work experience education program meets all of the requirements of law governing these programs. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 72, Sec. 1. (AB 2063) Effective January 1, 2017.)
51760.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Work experience classes at regional occupational centers or programs may not receive state apportionments based on average daily attendance unless they comply with standards under Section 52372, and students in certain cooperative vocational education classes may be credited with no more than 15 attendance hours per calendar week.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51760.5. Notwithstanding Section 51760, attendance in work experience classes or programs maintained by a regional occupational center or regional occupational program shall not receive apportionments from state funds based on average daily attendance unless such classes or programs are in conformance with standards adopted pursuant to Section 52372. A student enrolled in a vocational education class using the cooperative vocational education methodology conducted by a regional occupational center or program shall not be credited with more than 15 hours of attendance in any calendar week for purposes of the methodology. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. Effective September 9, 1988.)
51762.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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The Department of Education must adopt rules and regulations needed to implement standards set by the Superintendent of Public Instruction for work experience education.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51762. The Department of Education shall adopt any rules and regulations necessary to implement the standards set by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in order to maintain the educational purpose and character of work experience education. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1024, Sec. 4.)
51762.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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The Superintendent of Public Instruction must adopt standards for certain district plans.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51762.5. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall adopt standards for district plans required by subdivision (b) of Section 46300. The adopted standards shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, all of the following: (a) Selection and approval of work stations. (b) Classroom instruction. (c) Supervision of pupils. (d) Formal training agreements. (e) Paid and unpaid on-the-job work experience programs. (f) Academic credit for participation in work experience education programs. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1024, Sec. 5.)
51763.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Rules that apply to minors in employment relationships also apply to students in work experience education courses.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51763. All laws or rules applicable to minors in employment relationships are applicable to students enrolled in work experience education courses. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51764.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Work experience education includes pupils working part-time jobs that are educationally valuable and coordinated by school employees.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51764. Work experience education as authorized by this article includes the employment of pupils in part-time jobs selected or approved as having educational value for the students employed therein and coordinated by school employees. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51765.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A school district governing board may use funds from any source to pay wages for pupils with intellectual disabilities employed in part-time jobs in a supervised work experience education program, if allowed by other law or regulation.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51765. (a) The governing board of a school district that establishes and supervises a work experience education program in which pupils with intellectual disabilities are employed in part-time jobs may use funds derived from any source, to the extent permissible by appropriate law or regulation, to pay the wages of pupils so employed. (b) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the authority granted by this section is necessary to ensure that the work experience education program will continue to provide maximum educational benefit to pupils, particularly pupils with intellectual disabilities, and that the program is deemed to serve a public purpose. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 589, Sec. 12. (AB 2662) Effective January 1, 2013.)
51766.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Work experience education involving apprenticeable occupations must align with Chapter 4 of the Labor Code and with apprenticeship standards set by the relevant California authority.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51766. Work experience education involving apprenticeable occupations shall be consistent with the purposes of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 3070) of Division 3 of the Labor Code and with standards established by the California Apprenticeship Council for programs in the building and construction trades and for firefighters or by the Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards of the Department of Industrial Relations for other programs. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 704, Sec. 3. (AB 235) Effective September 22, 2018.)
51767.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A school district governing board that operates one or more high schools may set up and supervise work experience education programs outside the district, including in another state that borders California.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51767. The governing board of any school district which maintains one or more high schools may provide for the establishment and supervision of work experience education programs in areas outside the district, either within this state or in a contiguous state. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 871.)
51768.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A school district’s governing board may arrange part-time work for pupils in work experience and work study education, and the district may pay wages and provide necessary workers’ compensation insurance, but it generally may not make payments to or for private employers.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51768. The governing board of any school district providing work experience and work study education may provide for employment under the program of pupils in part-time jobs located in areas outside the district, either within this state or in a contiguous state, and the employment may be by any public or private employer. The districts may pay wages to persons receiving the training whether assigned within or without the district and may provide workers’ compensation insurance as may be necessary, but no payments may be made to or for private employers. However, wages to individuals with exceptional needs, as defined in Section 56026, may be paid to or for private employers as part of work experience programs funded through the annual Budget Act for these individuals. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1296, Sec. 11.3. Effective October 11, 1993.)
51769.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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This section treats certain schools or school authorities as the employer for students in specified work-based training programs, unless an exception applies.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51769. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this code or the Labor Code to the contrary, the school district, county superintendent of schools, or any school administered by the State Department of Education, under whose supervision work experience education, cooperative vocational education, or community classrooms, as defined by regulations adopted by the Superintendent, or a job shadowing experience, as defined in subdivision (b), or student apprenticeship programs registered by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards of the Department of Industrial Relations for registered student apprentices, are provided, shall be considered the employer under Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code of persons receiving this training unless the persons during the training are being paid a cash wage or salary by a private employer, except in the case of registered student apprentices, when the school district, county superintendent of schools, or any school administered by the State Department of Education elects to provide workers’ compensation insurance, or unless the person or firm under whom the persons are receiving work experience or occupational training elects to provide workers’ compensation insurance. A registered student apprentice is a registered apprentice who is (1) at least 16 years of age, (2) a full-time high school pupil in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, and (3) in an apprenticeship program for registered student apprentices registered with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. An apprentice, while attending related and supplemental instruction classes, shall be considered to be in the employ of the apprentice’s employer and not subject to this section, unless the apprentice is unemployed. Whenever this work experience education, cooperative vocational education, community classroom education, or job shadowing, or student apprenticeship program registered by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards for registered student apprentices, is under the supervision of a regional occupational center or program operated by two or more school districts pursuant to Section 52301, the district of residence of the persons receiving the training shall be deemed the employer for the purposes of this section. (b) For purposes of this section, “job shadowing experience” means a visit to a workplace for the purpose of career exploration for no less than three hours and no more than 25 hours in one semester, intersession, or summer school session. (c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a pupil may participate in a job shadowing experience for up to 40 hours in one semester, intersession, or summer school session if the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled certifies that it is necessary for the pupil’s participation in a career technical education program. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 72, Sec. 2. (AB 2063) Effective January 1, 2017.)
51769.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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This section exempts qualifying work experience education programs from Labor Code sections 1292, 1293, and 1294 if three conditions are met.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Work Experience Education [51760 - 51769.5] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51769.5. Sections 1292, 1293, and 1294 of the Labor Code shall not apply to work experience education programs established pursuant to this article if all of the following occur: (a) The work experience coordinator determines that the students have been sufficiently trained in the employment or work otherwise prohibited. (b) Parental approval is obtained. (c) The principal or the counselor of the student has determined that the progress of the student toward graduation will not be impaired. (Added by renumbering Section 51770 (as enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 24.)
51770.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.3. Energy Education [51770 - 51772] ( Article 7.3 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1192, Sec. 1. )
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The Legislature states that energy costs are rising and that a comprehensive energy education program for pupils in public schools is needed.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.3. Energy Education [51770 - 51772] ( Article 7.3 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1192, Sec. 1. ) ## 51770. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that despite various energy conservation measures, energy costs have continued to increase and will likely increase in the future. The Legislature also finds and declares that a model comprehensive energy education program to be made available to pupils enrolled in the public schools is required in order to acquaint pupils with the limited availability of energy resources, the need for effective energy conservation measures, and other issues addressing our future energy needs. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1192, Sec. 1.)
51771.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.3. Energy Education [51770 - 51772] ( Article 7.3 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1192, Sec. 1. )
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The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop a model energy education program for K-12 school districts.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.3. Energy Education [51770 - 51772] ( Article 7.3 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1192, Sec. 1. ) ## 51771. (a) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall provide for the development of a model energy education program appropriate for use by school districts maintaining kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. In developing the model program, the superintendent may utilize or incorporate existing instructional materials in the area of energy and other available resources, so long as the superintendent determines that they are reasonably balanced and objective, or are capable of being used in conjunction with other materials to establish a reasonably balanced and objective perspective. The model program, including the review of the utilization or incorporation of existing instructional materials in the area of energy and other available resources, shall be developed in consultation with the California Energy Commission, and shall be periodically updated to incorporate additional technological changes. The model program shall include an accurate, objective assessment of the nation’s current and projected energy supplies and a review of the nation’s progress in the development of alternative energy resources, with an emphasis on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. (b) The model program shall be designed to provide instruction to pupils regarding all of the following: (1) The finite nature of our nation’s current basic energy resources. (2) The effects of energy extraction from nonrenewable resources on the environment. (3) An examination of the balance between consumer demands for energy and the need for energy conservation, as well as the effect of present energy usage on the energy needs of future generations. (4) An examination of policy issues regarding the use of alternative energy resources, including the weatherization of homes and businesses, individual and business energy conservation, the availability of incentives to promote the development of renewable energy resources, and the cost-effectiveness of various types of energy production such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, solar power, wind power, and geothermal energy. (5) An examination of the viability of energy conservation as an energy resource. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1192, Sec. 1.)
51772.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.3. Energy Education [51770 - 51772] ( Article 7.3 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1192, Sec. 1. )
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The Superintendent of Public Instruction must make the model energy education program available to each school district, and school districts may choose to use it in required or authorized courses.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.3. Energy Education [51770 - 51772] ( Article 7.3 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1192, Sec. 1. ) ## 51772. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall make the model program developed under this article available to each school district. School districts shall have the option to include the model program as part of their required or authorized courses of instruction, but it is the intent of the Legislature that the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall take any steps necessary to encourage school districts to provide some form of energy education instruction. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1192, Sec. 1.)
51775.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.4. Work Experience Education Program Reviews [51775 - 51778] ( Heading of Article 7.4 renumbered from Article 7.3 (as added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 25. )
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This section says work experience education is important and should be reviewed at least every three years under regulations from the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.4. Work Experience Education Program Reviews [51775 - 51778] ( Heading of Article 7.4 renumbered from Article 7.3 (as added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 25. ) ## 51775. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that work experience education is an integral part of the total educational process of pupils, and that work experience education can provide opportunities for pupils to acquire lifelong employability skills, as well as opportunities for pupils to develop general and specific occupational skills. The Legislature recognizes that there is a need to provide for the review of work experience education programs offered by school districts offering these programs at least once every three years, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article to establish a mechanism for the review and improvement of work experience education programs offered in the public schools to ensure that pupils receive high quality instruction. It is further the intent of the Legislature to establish a system whereby school districts and county offices of education may form consortia for purposes of conducting quality reviews of work experience education programs and for the sharing of information, resources, and technical assistance. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964, Sec. 1.)
51776.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.4. Work Experience Education Program Reviews [51775 - 51778] ( Heading of Article 7.4 renumbered from Article 7.3 (as added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 25. )
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A school district governing board may choose to conduct independent onsite work experience education program reviews at least every three years.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.4. Work Experience Education Program Reviews [51775 - 51778] ( Heading of Article 7.4 renumbered from Article 7.3 (as added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 25. ) ## 51776. The governing board of each school district offering work experience education programs may elect to provide for independent onsite program review of work experience education programs at least once every three years in the district offering these programs. If the governing board elects to provide for an independent onsite program review, it shall not be required to participate in the federally required consolidated compliance review conducted by the State Department of Education. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964, Sec. 1.)
51777.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.4. Work Experience Education Program Reviews [51775 - 51778] ( Heading of Article 7.4 renumbered from Article 7.3 (as added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 25. )
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School district governing boards may form a consortium for program reviews, and consortia must keep reviewer lists, conduct reviews of work experience education programs, and submit a review report to specified recipients.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.4. Work Experience Education Program Reviews [51775 - 51778] ( Heading of Article 7.4 renumbered from Article 7.3 (as added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 25. ) ## 51777. (a) For purposes of facilitating the program reviews required by Section 51776, the governing boards of two or more school districts may agree to establish a consortium of participating school districts. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may determine whether the size of a school district would be counterproductive to the establishment of a consortium with that school district and another school district, thereby making it advisable that the school district is reviewed by its own certified program reviewers. In cases in which the Superintendent of Public Instruction has determined that the onsite review shall be conducted by certified program reviewers from that district, the reviewers may conduct reviews in any school of the district other than the school in which they are employed. In all other onsite reviews, the reviews shall not be conducted by persons who are employed by the district. (b) Each consortium shall maintain a list of available certified program reviewers submitted by participating school districts. (c) Trained members of each consortium shall review work experience education programs in participating school districts. A report on the results of the review shall be submitted to the governing board of the school district, the State Department of Education, and the Work Experience Education Consortia Steering Committee established under Section 51778. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964, Sec. 1.)
51778.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.4. Work Experience Education Program Reviews [51775 - 51778] ( Heading of Article 7.4 renumbered from Article 7.3 (as added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 25. )
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The Superintendent of Public Instruction must create a Work Experience Education Consortia Steering Committee, and that committee must develop review materials, arrange training, and recommend followup reviews in some cases.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.4. Work Experience Education Program Reviews [51775 - 51778] ( Heading of Article 7.4 renumbered from Article 7.3 (as added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 964) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 25. ) ## 51778. (a) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a Work Experience Education Consortia Steering Committee comprised of certificated representatives of consortia of school districts established under this article. The steering committee, in consultation with the superintendent, utilizing applicable program standards and regulations regarding work experience education programs shall develop all of the following materials: (1) Program quality indicators. (2) Training materials. (3) Guide books. (4) Program review reports. (b) The Work Experience Education Consortia Steering Committee shall contract with appropriate personnel to conduct in-service training programs for work experience education teachers and coordinators who will be conducting schoolsite reviews of work experience education programs. The training shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, all of the following: (1) A program quality review instrument. (2) The compliance review instrument developed by the department. (3) Reporting and review materials. (4) Program review methodologies. (5) The preparation of summary reports. Only persons who have been certified by the steering committee as having completed the training program shall be eligible to conduct work experience education program quality reviews. (c) Utilizing the compliance review instrument described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b), the advisory committee shall recommend a followup review for schools that have not met a prescribed number of the work experience education compliance criteria. The followup review required by this subdivision shall be conducted within one year of the initial review. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 840, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 1995.)
51780.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Genetic Diseases and Disorders Instruction [51780 - 51782] ( Article 7.5 added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 685, Sec. 1. )
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The Legislature states its intent to develop and encourage educational programs on preventing genetic diseases, disorders, and birth defects in grades 7 through 12.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Genetic Diseases and Disorders Instruction [51780 - 51782] ( Article 7.5 added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 685, Sec. 1. ) ## 51780. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article to generate and encourage the development of educational programs for the prevention of genetic diseases, disorders, and birth defects, in grades 7 through 12, and thereby to reduce the annual incidence of genetic diseases, disorders, and birth defects through preventive educational programs. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 685, Sec. 1. Effective September 23, 1981.)
51781.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Genetic Diseases and Disorders Instruction [51780 - 51782] ( Article 7.5 added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 685, Sec. 1. )
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The department must prepare and distribute genetic-disease education guidelines to school districts, help districts develop related plans and programs, and run at least 25 workshops and training programs each year.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Genetic Diseases and Disorders Instruction [51780 - 51782] ( Article 7.5 added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 685, Sec. 1. ) ## 51781. (a) The department shall prepare, and distribute to school districts, guidelines and plans for the preparation of comprehensive educational programs for the prevention of genetic diseases, disorders, and birth defects, and, in cooperation with those county offices of education that desire to participate, shall assist school districts in developing comprehensive genetic diseases and disorders plans and programs. (b) For the purposes set forth in subdivision (a), the department shall conduct, on an annual basis, at least 25 workshops and training programs for approximately 2,500 school district teams of certified school personnel, using instructional materials, curricula, and guidelines developed by the department for dissemination at training programs conducted during the year. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 186, Sec. 51. (AB 2659) Effective January 1, 2017.)
51782.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Genetic Diseases and Disorders Instruction [51780 - 51782] ( Article 7.5 added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 685, Sec. 1. )
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The instructional program must give pupils practical information about genetic diseases and disorders and related topics.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Genetic Diseases and Disorders Instruction [51780 - 51782] ( Article 7.5 added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 685, Sec. 1. ) ## 51782. The instructional program in genetic diseases and disorders shall provide pupils with practical information concerning, but not limited to, the following elements: (a) Genetics. (b) Maternal and prenatal health care. (c) Transmission of genetic diseases and disorders. (d) Human development. (e) Nutrition. (f) Effects of environmental factors on human development. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 685, Sec. 1. Effective September 23, 1981.)
51790.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Aviation Education [51790 - 51792] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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The Department of Education must help local school districts develop and run aviation education programs.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Aviation Education [51790 - 51792] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51790. The Department of Education shall aid and assist local school districts in the development and conduct of a program of aviation education. The Department of Aeronautics may aid and assist in the selection of airports and pilots used by the local school districts in flight indoctrination and instruction. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51791.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Aviation Education [51790 - 51792] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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District governing boards are encouraged to develop aviation education goals and purposes.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Aviation Education [51790 - 51792] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51791. The governing board of each district is encouraged to develop aims and purposes of aviation education designed to include: (a) integration of appropriate aviation concepts throughout the elementary school with units of instruction in science, social studies, and arithmetic; (b) aviation experiences in junior high schools in the areas of social studies, science, and arithmetic; and (c) elective courses in senior high schools and four-year high schools including air transportation, vocational training, economic, social and political implications of aviation, the science of flight, history of aviation, and flight experience where appropriate airports, planes, and pilots are available, and the need for this instruction is indicated. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 840, Sec. 26. Effective January 1, 1995.)
51792.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Aviation Education [51790 - 51792] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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The Department of Aeronautics may make a basic insurance program available to public schools offering actual flight experience, and it may ensure adequate supervision and precautionary measures by contracted flight school operators. A school district governing board may participate in the program and pay a pro rata share of the cost.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Aviation Education [51790 - 51792] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51792. The Department of Aeronautics is authorized to make available to public schools offering actual flight experience as part of the regular curriculum a basic insurance program and to assure that adequate supervision and precautionary measures are taken by the flight school operators contracted to provide services for public school students. The governing board of any school district offering actual flight experience as part of the regular curriculum may participate in the basic insurance program provided by the commission and pay from the funds of the district a pro rata share of the cost of the insurance program. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51795.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. )
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The Legislature states that school gardens support hands-on learning about composting, waste management, nutrition, and agriculture.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. ) ## 51795. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) School gardens provide an interactive, hands-on learning environment in which pupils learn composting and waste management techniques, fundamental concepts about nutrition and obesity prevention, and the cultural and historical aspects of our food supply. School gardens also foster a better understanding and appreciation of where food comes from, how food travels from the farm to the table, and the important role of agriculture in the state, national, and global economy. (b) Encouraging and supporting school gardens creates opportunities for children to learn to make healthier food choices, participate more successfully in their education experiences, and develop a deeper appreciation of their community. (c) School garden programs can equally enhance any subject area including science, environmental education, mathematics, reading, writing, art, nutrition, physical education, history, and geography. School gardens provide a unique setting in which improved pupil performance can be achieved. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 437, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
51796.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. )
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This section creates the Instructional School Gardens Program, puts the department in charge of administering it, and allows the Superintendent to form advisory and working groups.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. ) ## 51796. (a) The Instructional School Gardens Program is hereby established for the promotion, creation, and support of instructional school gardens through the allocation of grants, and through technical assistance provided, to school districts, charter schools, or county offices of education. The program shall be administered by the department. (b) The Superintendent may convene an interagency working group on instructional school gardens that may include, but not be limited to, representatives of the department, the Department of Food and Agriculture, the State Department of Public Health, and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. The working group may advise the Superintendent on the following: (1) Effective and efficient means of encouraging school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education to develop and maintain a quality instructional school garden program. (2) The availability of state and nonstate resources and technical assistance to help school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in establishing and maintaining instructional school gardens. (3) Public and private partnerships available to assist school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in using instructional school gardens to complement the academic program of participating schools. (c) The Superintendent may establish an advisory group involving other agencies and groups with expertise in instructional school gardens, including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Education Interagency Network. The purpose of the advisory group is to support program efforts through technical assistance, resources, in-kind support, site visits, and other related efforts. (d) (1) The Superintendent shall use existing resources to comply with subdivisions (b) and (c). (2) The Department of Food and Agriculture, the State Department of Public Health, and the California Integrated Waste Management Board shall use existing resources to comply with subdivision (b). (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 666, Sec. 47. (AB 486) Effective January 1, 2022.)
51796.2.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. )
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Schools and education agencies may apply to the Superintendent for a three-year grant to support an instructional school garden, and the application must include specific site, grade, pupil, spending, and reporting information.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. ) ## 51796.2. (a) A school district, charter school, or county office of education may apply to the Superintendent for funding for a three-year grant under this article in a manner determined by the Superintendent, in order to develop and maintain an instructional school garden. The application, at a minimum, shall indicate the school or schools at which the instructional school gardens are, or are to be, located; the grade level or grade levels to be targeted; the potential number of classes within the grade levels and number of pupils who would use the instructional school gardens; and the intended items of expenditure for any funds received. The application also shall include an explanation of the six-month reporting requirement specified in Section 51796.5. (b) The Superintendent shall distribute the grants applied for pursuant to subdivision (a) to school districts, charter schools, or county offices of education. Each grant shall be not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per schoolsite, except that a district, charter school, or county office of education that applies on behalf of at least one schoolsite with an enrollment of 1,000 or more pupils may receive a grant of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per schoolsite with an enrollment of 1,000 or more pupils. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 666, Sec. 48. (AB 486) Effective January 1, 2022.)
51796.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. )
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School districts, charter schools, and county offices of education must report on grant fund use and how instructional school gardens support the academic program within six months after final spending.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. ) ## 51796.5. As a condition of the receipt of funds pursuant to this article, a school district, charter school, or county office of education, within six months of the final expenditure of funds received, shall report to the Superintendent, in conjunction with the interagency working group convened pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 51796, in a manner prescribed by the Superintendent, regarding the use of funds and the manner in which the instructional school garden or gardens are used to complement the academic program of the participating school or schools. A school district or county office of education may submit one report for all of the schools that have received grants that are under the jurisdiction of the district or county office. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 437, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007.)
51797.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. )
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The California Integrated Waste Management Board may give preferential consideration to funding the program under this article during its annual discretionary grant funding process.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. ) ## 51797. During its annual discretionary grant funding process, the California Integrated Waste Management Board may give preferential consideration to providing an appropriate level of funding to the program established pursuant to this article. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 666, Sec. 49. (AB 486) Effective January 1, 2022.)
51798.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. )
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A school district, charter school, or county office of education operating a school garden may sell produce grown in that garden if it follows applicable federal, state, and local health and safety requirements.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. School Instructional Gardens [51795 - 51798] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 713, Sec. 1. ) ## 51798. A school district, charter school, or county office of education that is operating a school garden may sell produce grown in the school garden, regardless of whether the school participates in the Instructional School Gardens Program, if the school district, charter school, or county office of education complies with applicable federal, state, and local health and safety requirements for the production, processing, and distribution of the produce. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 428, Sec. 1. (AB 2367) Effective January 1, 2013.)
51800.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Home Teaching [51800 - 51802] ( Article 9 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A school district governing board may employ home teachers, but only up to one teacher for every 500 units of average daily attendance in the district’s elementary or high schools.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Home Teaching [51800 - 51802] ( Article 9 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51800. The governing board of any school district, may employ teachers known as “home teachers” not exceeding one teacher for every 500 units of average daily attendance in the elementary or high schools of the district as shown by the report of the county superintendent of schools for the next preceding school year. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51801.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Home Teaching [51800 - 51802] ( Article 9 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A home teacher must work in pupils’ homes and teach children and adults on school attendance, sanitation, English, household duties, and citizenship.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Home Teaching [51800 - 51802] ( Article 9 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51801. The home teacher shall work in the homes of the pupils, instructing children and adults in matters relating to school attendance and preparation therefor, in sanitation, in the English language, in household duties, such as purchase, preparation, and use of food and clothing, and in the fundamental principles of the American system of government and the rights and duties of citizenship. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51802.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Home Teaching [51800 - 51802] ( Article 9 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A school district governing board may offer home teaching or home instruction on Saturday, and a pupil cannot be required to attend on Saturday without parent or guardian consent.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Home Teaching [51800 - 51802] ( Article 9 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51802. (a) The governing board of a school district maintaining a home teaching program, or providing home instruction as authorized by law for pupils with disabilities, may provide home teaching or instruction on Saturday. (b) No pupil shall be required to attend a home teaching program or home instruction on Saturday without the consent of his or her parent or legal guardian. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 569, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 2008.)
51810.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A school district board with secondary schools may establish and maintain community service classes without department approval.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51810. The governing board of any school district maintaining secondary schools is authorized without the approval of the department to establish and maintain community service classes in civic, vocational, literacy, health, family and consumer sciences, technical, and general education, including, but not limited to, classes in the fields of dance, music, theater, visual arts, handicraft, science, literature, nature study, nature contacting, aquatic sports, and athletics. These classes shall be designed to provide instruction and to contribute to the physical, mental, moral, economic, or civic development of the individuals or groups enrolled in the classes. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 543, Sec. 8. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2020.)
51811.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Community service classes must be open to adults and to minors whom the governing board thinks may benefit.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51811. Community service classes shall be open for the admission of adults and of such minors as in the judgment of the governing board may profit therefrom. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51812.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Community service classes may be scheduled at times and for durations set by the district governing board.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51812. Community service classes may be convened at such hours and for such length of time during the day or evening and at such period and for such length of time during the school year as may be determined by the governing board of the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51813.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Governing boards may provide certificates or other recognition for skill or accomplishment in these classes.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51813. Governing boards shall have the authority to provide for granting appropriate certificates or other recognition of skill or accomplishment in such classes. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51814.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Community service class attendance data must not be reported to the State Department of Education for apportionment, and state funds may not be apportioned to establish or maintain these classes.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51814. Attendance or average daily attendance in community service classes pursuant to this article shall not be reported to the State Department of Education for apportionment. No apportionment from state funds shall be made to establish or maintain such classes. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51815.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Governing boards may use district general-fund money budgeted for community services to establish and maintain community service classes, charge student fees up to the cost of maintaining them, or provide instruction for contract or donated remuneration.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Community Service Classes [51810 - 51815] ( Article 10 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51815. Governing boards may expend from the general fund of the district any money which is budgeted for community services to establish and maintain community service classes and may charge student fees not to exceed the cost of maintaining such classes or may provide instruction in such classes for remuneration by contract, or with contributions or donations of individuals or groups. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51833.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Consumer Economics Programs [51833- 51833.] ( Article 12 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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The Superintendent of Public Instruction must, with State Board approval, develop a one-semester consumer economics program for grades 7 to 12, and the completed program must be made available to school districts and schools serving those grades.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Consumer Economics Programs [51833- 51833.] ( Article 12 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51833. (a) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall, with the approval of the State Board of Education, plan and develop a one-semester instructional program entitled consumer economics for use in schools maintaining any of grades 7 to 12, inclusive. When completed, the program shall be made available to all school districts and schools with grades 7 to 12, inclusive. (b) The instructional program shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: (1) Fundamentals of banking for personal use. (2) Elementary contracts. (3) Consumer guides to purchasing. (4) Uses and costs of credit. (5) Types and costs of insurance. (6) Forms of governmental taxation. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1452, Sec. 440.)
51850.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Driver Training [51850 - 51854] ( Article 13 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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School officials may set driver-training rules, but students cannot enroll unless they are already in or have completed driver education, and students must be at least 15 years and 6 months old when they finish driver training.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Driver Training [51850 - 51854] ( Article 13 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51850. The governing board of a school district maintaining a high school or high schools, a county superintendent of schools, and the California Youth Authority and State Department of Education in providing programs of high school education, may prescribe regulations determining who can profit by and who shall receive instruction in automobile driver training; provided, however, that no pupil shall be permitted to enroll in automobile driver training unless such pupil is presently enrolled in a course of instruction in automobile driver education, or has satisfactorily completed such course. The regulations shall be subject to such standards for driver education and driver training as may be prescribed by the State Board of Education. Where driver training is provided, such course of instruction shall be given in one or more of the grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. Pupils shall be at least 15 years and six months of age at the time of completion of a driver training course. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51851.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Driver Training [51850 - 51854] ( Article 13 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A driver education course must be at least 2.5 semester periods, taught by a qualified instructor, offered during the regular schoolday and regular academic year, and completed within the academic year or summer session when it begins.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Driver Training [51850 - 51854] ( Article 13 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51851. A course of instruction in automobile driver education shall meet all of the following: (a) Be of at least 21/2 semester periods and shall be taught by a qualified instructor. (b) Provide the opportunity for pupils to take driver education within the regular schoolday, and within the regular academic year, as defined in Section 37250. Additional classes may be offered at the discretion of the local school district governing board, the county superintendent of schools, California Youth Authority, and the State Department of Education, to accommodate the pupils who have failed or who cannot otherwise enroll in the regular schoolday program. For purposes of this section, the regular schoolday shall be that time during which classes are maintained in the courses of instruction provided for in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 51000), Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 51200), Article 1 (commencing with Section 51500), Article 2 (commencing with Section 51510), Article 3 (commencing with Section 51520), and Article 4 (commencing with Section 51530) of Chapter 4, and Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 51930) of this part, and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 58400) of Part 31. (c) Be completed by the pupil within the academic year or summer session in which it was begun. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 650, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2004.)
51852.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Driver Training [51850 - 51854] ( Article 13 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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This section sets minimum instructional hours and approved formats for the laboratory phase of driver education, and it requires certain district and state officials to approve, adopt, or report on parts of the program.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Driver Training [51850 - 51854] ( Article 13 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51852. A course of instruction in the laboratory phase of driver education shall include, for each student enrolled in the class, instruction under one of the following plans: (a) Plan One. A minimum of 12 hours allocated as follows: (1) A minimum of six hours of on-street behind-the-wheel practice driving instruction in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor. (2) A minimum of six hours in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor for the purposes of observation. Practice driving on an off-street multiple-car driving range approved by the department under the supervision of a qualified instructor may be substituted for all or part of the observation time. (b) Plan Two. A minimum of 24 hours allocated as follows: (1) Three hours of on-street behind-the-wheel practice driving instruction in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor. (2) Six hours in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor for the purposes of observation. Practice driving on an off-street multiple-car driving range approved by the department under the supervision of a qualified instructor may be substituted for all or part of the observation time. (3) Twelve hours of instruction by a qualified instructor in a driving simulator approved by the department. (4) At least three additional hours of instruction specified in one or more of paragraphs 1 to 3, inclusive, of this subdivision. (c) Plan Three. A minimum of 24 hours allocated as follows: (1) Three hours of on-street behind-the-wheel practice driving instruction in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor. (2) Six hours in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor for the purpose of observation. (3) Twelve hours of instruction by a qualified instructor on an off-street multiple-car driving range. (4) At least three additional hours of instruction specified in one or more of paragraphs 1 to 3, inclusive, of this subdivision. (d) Plan Four. A minimum of 24 hours allocated as follows: (1) Three hours of on-street behind-the-wheel practice driving instruction in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor. (2) Three hours in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor for the purpose of observation. (3) Eighteen hours of instruction by a qualified instructor in a driving simulator approved by the department and on an off-street multiple-car driving range. The governing board of the district shall establish the proportion of time to be utilized in simulators and on the off-street multiple-car driving range. (e) Plan Five. (1) Competency-based driver training which means a program in which each student receives a minimum of three hours of on-street behind-the-wheel practice driving instruction, a minimum of one hour of behind-the-wheel pretesting, and a minimum of one hour of behind-the-wheel posttesting. The pretest and posttest for public school programs shall include basic skill evaluation by the instructor, as adopted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction pursuant to paragraph (2). The one hour posttest shall be conducted by an instructor other than the instructor who conducted the three hours of behind-the-wheel practice driving instruction or the pretest. Each student shall receive at least one additional hour of either behind-the-wheel practice driving instruction or observation time. (2) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall adopt rules, regulations, and basic skill requirements for public school programs pursuant to this subdivision. (3) Local district superintendents offering this program shall annually report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, on a form developed by the State Department of Education, on student completion of instruction pursuant to paragraph (1). (f) For purposes of this section, one hour means 60 minutes including passing time. (g) Any deviation from the standard use of a simulator or off-street multiple-car driving range, or both, shall have prior approval by the Department of Education before the school district, county superintendent of schools, the California Youth Authority, or the Department of Education can be reimbursed for the students trained. (h) Nothing in this section shall be construed to direct or restrict courses of instruction in the classroom phase or the laboratory phase of driver education offered by private elementary and secondary schools or to require the use of credentialed or certified instructors in the laboratory phase of driver education offered by private elementary and secondary schools, except that each student enrolled in a course shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of six hours of on-street behind-the-wheel driving instruction. This section shall not be construed to limit eligibility for a provisional driver’s license for pupils who have completed driver education or driver training courses offered in private elementary or secondary schools. (i) For the purposes of this section, private elementary or secondary schools are those subject to the provisions of Sections 33190 and 48222. (j) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2004. (Repealed (in Sec. 1) and added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 774, Sec. 1.5. Effective September 21, 2002. Section operative July 1, 2004, by its own provisions.)
51853.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Driver Training [51850 - 51854] ( Article 13 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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References in the code to automobile driver training are treated as references to the laboratory phase of driver education in Section 51852.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Driver Training [51850 - 51854] ( Article 13 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51853. Any reference in this code to automobile driver training shall be deemed to refer to the laboratory phase of driver education described by Section 51852. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
51854.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Driver Training [51850 - 51854] ( Article 13 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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The education department must require fuel-efficiency instrumentation in all automobile driver training vehicles, and the superintendent may reimburse school districts for installation costs up to $300 per vehicle.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Driver Training [51850 - 51854] ( Article 13 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51854. (a) The State Department of Education shall adopt rules and regulations requiring all automobile driver training vehicles to be fitted with instrumentation providing instructional information on fuel consumption and vehicle fuel efficiency such as fuel efficiency meters or computerized fuel equipment. (b) The department shall conduct workshops to provide in-service training to automobile driver training instructors on fuel-efficient driving which shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following instructional techniques: (1) Minimization of braking. (2) Brisk acceleration to high gear. (3) Methods to emphasize deceleration modes. (4) Reduce idling. (5) Methods to anticipate stops and to maintain safe distances between vehicles. (6) The use of momentum and gravity to save fuel. (7) Driving at the most fuel-efficient and safe speeds. (8) Smooth steering, turning, acceleration, and braking. (9) The use of fuel-efficient driving instrumentation to remind drivers of methods for fuel-efficient driving. (c) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall review claims submitted by school districts for reimbursement for the costs of fitting automobile driver training vehicles with instrumentation providing information on fuel consumption and vehicle fuel efficiency required by subdivision (a) and may approve claims for reimbursement up to three hundred dollars ($300) per vehicle for the installation of this equipment, including parts and labor. The superintendent may approve claims for reimbursement for the transfer of equipment from one vehicle to another at the reimbursement rates authorized for the replacement of automobile driver training vehicles and simulators. Allowances made to school districts under this subdivision during the first year that the program is in operation shall be allocated by the superintendent from the Petroleum Violation Escrow Account. Allowances made to school districts under this subdivision in subsequent years shall be allocated by the superintendent from the Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1339, Sec. 4.)
51860.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Bicycle Safety Instruction [51860- 51860.] ( Article 14 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A school district governing board may provide time and facilities for bicycle and scooter safety instruction by certain agencies and organizations.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Bicycle Safety Instruction [51860- 51860.] ( Article 14 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 51860. (a) The governing board of any school district having jurisdiction over any elementary, intermediate, junior high, or high school may provide time and facilities to any local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the schools of the district, as well as to other organizations, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 38134, or public agencies that provide bicycle, scooter, electric bicycle, motorized bicycle, or motorized scooter safety instruction, for bicycle, scooter, electric bicycle, motorized bicycle, or motorized scooter safety instruction. (b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Electric bicycle” has the same meaning as in Section 312.5 of the Vehicle Code. (2) “Motorized bicycle” has the same meaning as in Section 406 of the Vehicle Code. (3) “Motorized scooter” has the same meaning as in Section 407.5 of the Vehicle Code. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 116, Sec. 1. (AB 2028) Effective January 1, 2023.)
51865.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 14.5. California Distance Learning Policy [51865- 51865.] ( Article 14.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1011, Sec. 2. )
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This section defines distance learning and states California policy goals for using it in education.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 14.5. California Distance Learning Policy [51865- 51865.] ( Article 14.5 added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1011, Sec. 2. ) ## 51865. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that legislation be enacted to implement the policy objectives set forth in this section with regard to distance learning. For purposes of this article, “distance learning” means instruction in which the pupil and instructor are in different locations and interact through the use of computer and communications technology. Distance learning may include video or audio instruction in which the primary mode of communication between pupil and instructor is instructional television, video, telecourses, or any other instruction that relies on computer or communications technology. (b) Distance learning should be utilized by the state to achieve the following educational goals: (1) Equity in education, which requires that every pupil in California’s public schools, and every adult in the state, have equal access to educational opportunities, regardless of where he or she lives or how small a school the pupil attends. (2) Quality in education, which would be enhanced through the creative application of telecommunications, as pupils are given the opportunity to interact with pupils from other cultures and geographical locations, and with outstanding educators from other educational institutions. (3) Diversity among educational institutions, which has been recognized in California through the support of various types of public educational institutions as well as of independent and private colleges and universities. Distance learning technology permits greater diversity in the means of instruction and in the delivery of educational and training services to an adult population that is more and more likely to seek education outside of the traditional baccalaureate program designed for four consecutive years on a full-time basis shortly after graduating from high school. (4) Efficiency and accountability, which receive increasing emphasis as state budget resources become increasingly restricted. Distance learning technologies can be effective only through the cooperative efforts of individuals from different institutions, a collaboration that has the potential to reduce costs and increase efficiency. A technology-integrated educational delivery system would allow for the electronic transmittal of files and reports, thus providing the information needed for accountability more rapidly and at a lower cost, and for video teleconferencing for state and local education and other government agencies, thereby diminishing travel requirements. (c) To the extent that funding is made available for this purpose, a coordinated distance learning system should be developed to serve the following high priority education needs: (1) The enhancement of work force skills and competency in the adult population. (2) The expansion of adult education classes in English as a second language, in response to the growing level of unmet need for that instruction. (3) The enhancement of curriculum to meet the needs of high-risk pupils who would be likely to drop out of traditional classroom programs. (4) The expansion of course offerings in subjects that include, but are not limited to, world languages, science, and mathematics, to rural and inner-city secondary schools that are unable to provide the college preparatory and enrichment courses that their pupils require and that other secondary schools provide. (5) The expansion of course offerings at community colleges and off-campus centers to better serve students in all parts of the state. This expansion should include university-level courses, to better serve community college students who seek a university-level education but do not have the financial resources to transfer to a university. (6) The establishment of staff development courses for elementary school, secondary school, and community college teachers who otherwise might be unable to participate in training opportunities. (7) The enhancement of curriculum through an increased communication capability on the part of schools, colleges, and universities, providing the opportunity for those institutions to receive various types of supplementary educational programs, conduct exchanges with business, industry, and government, participate in live lectures and conferences on special topics, and increase cooperation and communication with other educational institutions. (d) The state should encourage the use of multiple technologies in distance learning education, including microwave, satellite, and public/private switched network delivery systems. Priority in this regard should be placed upon interconnecting the various delivery systems, while providing educators with the opportunity to experiment with each alternative distance learning technology. (e) The state shall recognize the value of regional networks serving regional needs, as well as the value of a statewide network. (f) In expanding the use of distance learning technology, the state should emphasize the delivery of education and training services to populations currently not receiving those services, the ease of access by educational institutions to the technology, and the lower cost over time of providing instruction through distance learning rather than on site. (g) The state should employ incentives, rather than requirements, to induce educational institutions to expand their utilization of distance learning technologies. (h) The state should ensure that the same standards are applied to distance learning for course and program quality, course content, pupil achievement levels, and coherence of curriculum that are currently applied for those purposes to traditional classroom instruction at public educational institutions. (i) The state should encourage collaboration between the private sector and educational institutions in the use of technology, both to enhance the quality of education in the classroom and to expand the delivery of educational services to the worksite. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 865, Sec. 24. (AB 2319) Effective January 1, 2019.)
51879.7.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Aquatic Safety [51879.7 - 51879.9] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1033, Sec. 1. )
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The Legislature states that aquatic safety training should be provided for all children in the state.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Aquatic Safety [51879.7 - 51879.9] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1033, Sec. 1. ) ## 51879.7. The Legislature finds that, given the great diversity of water recreation activities available statewide and the significant loss of life associated with those activities, there is a great need for an aquatic safety program in the state. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article that fundamental water safety training be provided for all the children of the state so that California’s youth will be able to enjoy water recreation while avoiding its hazards. (Added by renumbering Section 51880 (as added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1033) by Stats. 1986, Ch. 248, Sec. 31.)
51879.8.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Aquatic Safety [51879.7 - 51879.9] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1033, Sec. 1. )
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The Department of Boating and Waterways must develop an aquatic safety program for public elementary schools, and it must include specified instructional and parental materials.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Aquatic Safety [51879.7 - 51879.9] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1033, Sec. 1. ) ## 51879.8. The Department of Boating and Waterways, in cooperation with the State Department of Education and other appropriate agencies, industry, and nonprofit organizations involved with water safety, shall develop an aquatic safety program which shall be made available for use at an appropriate grade level in public elementary schools, as determined by the Director of Boating and Waterways, at no expense to the schools. The aquatic education program shall include, but not be limited to, an audiovisual instructional aid and parental involvement materials. The Department of Boating and Waterways shall act as liaison between the schools and school districts and the industry and nonprofit organizations involved with water safety. (Added by renumbering Section 51881 (as added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1033) by Stats. 1986, Ch. 248, Sec. 32.)
51879.9.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Aquatic Safety [51879.7 - 51879.9] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1033, Sec. 1. )
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Once the aquatic safety program has been developed, the Department of Boating and Waterways must notify schools and school districts that it is available.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Authorized Classes and Courses of Instruction [51705 - 51879.9] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Aquatic Safety [51879.7 - 51879.9] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1033, Sec. 1. ) ## 51879.9. Once developed, the Department of Boating and Waterways shall notify the schools and school districts of the availability of the aquatic safety program. (Added by renumbering Section 51882 (as added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1033) by Stats. 1986, Ch. 248, Sec. 33.)
51880.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51880 - 51881.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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This chapter may be called the Comprehensive Health Education Act of 1977.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51880 - 51881.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51880. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Comprehensive Health Education Act of 1977. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809.)
51881.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51880 - 51881.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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The Legislature states that comprehensive health education in public schools is important and should be taught by properly trained persons, and that existing state-funded projects and funds should be redirected and used to support it.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51880 - 51881.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51881. The Legislature finds and declares that although many of the communicable diseases and environmental hazards which plagued earlier generations have been controlled, major health problems and hazards are prevalent among today’s school-age children and youth including the abuse of alcohol, narcotics, and tobacco; emotional instability; forced marriage; self-medication; dental caries; nutritional disorders; suicide; and accidents. The Legislature finds and declares that an adequate health education program in the public schools is essential to continued progress and improvement in the quality of public health in this state, and the Legislature further believes that comprehensive health education, taught by properly trained persons, is effective in the prevention of disease and disability. It is further the intent of the Legislature that, to the maximum extent possible, the present state-funded projects in the school health unit of the Department of Education shall be redirected to carrying out the provisions of this chapter and maximum use shall be made of existing state and federal funds in the implementation of comprehensive health education. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809.)
51881.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51880 - 51881.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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The Legislature states that the department should provide school districts with information about educational materials and curricula on hazardous substances.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51880 - 51881.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51881.5. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that hazardous substances, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 78075 of the Health and Safety Code, are an integral part of daily life, and that some substances, which are routinely found in and around homes, present potential hazards to the public and to the environment because of the lack of public awareness and education on the hazards of these substances and because of the lack of safe disposal options for hazardous substances from households. (b) The Legislature, therefore, finds that hazardous substances education programs in the public schools would serve a beneficial purpose by fostering in students an understanding of their role in protecting the environment, and in safeguarding themselves from other health and safety dangers which may be posed by hazardous substances. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the department provide school districts with information concerning the availability of educational materials and curricula on hazardous substances. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 258, Sec. 14. (AB 2327) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2024, pursuant to Sec. 130 of Stats. 2022, Ch. 258.)
51890.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [51890 - 51891] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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This section defines “comprehensive health education programs” and says school districts may voluntarily offer preventive health instruction. It also restricts certain health-related entities from marketing services while participating in a school district initiative.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [51890 - 51891] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51890. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, “comprehensive health education programs” are defined as all educational programs offered in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, in the public school system, including in-class and out-of-class activities designed to ensure that: (1) Pupils will receive instruction to aid them in making decisions in matters of personal, family, and community health, to include the following subjects: (A) The use of health care services and products. (B) Mental and emotional health and development. (C) Drug use and misuse, including the misuse of tobacco and alcohol. (D) Family health and child development, including the legal and financial aspects and responsibilities of marriage and parenthood. (E) Oral health, vision, and hearing. (F) Nutrition, which may include related topics such as obesity and diabetes. (G) Exercise, rest, and posture. (H) Diseases and disorders, including sickle cell anemia and related genetic diseases and disorders. (I) Environmental health and safety. (J) Community health. (2) To the maximum extent possible, the instruction in health is structured to provide comprehensive education in health that includes all the subjects in paragraph (1). (3) The community actively participates in the teaching of health including classroom participation by practicing professional health and safety personnel in the community. (4) Pupils gain appreciation for the importance and value of lifelong health and the need for each individual to take responsibility for his or her own health. (5) School districts may voluntarily provide pupils with instruction on preventative health care, including obesity and diabetes prevention through nutrition education. (b) Health care professionals, health care service plans, health care providers, and other entities participating in a voluntary initiative with a school district may not market their services when undertaking activities related to the initiative. For purposes of this subdivision, “marketing” is defined as making a communication about a product or service that is intended to encourage recipients of the communication to purchase or use the product or service. Health care or health education information provided in a brochure or pamphlet that contains the logo or name of a health care service plan or health care organization is not considered marketing if provided in coordination with the voluntary initiative. The marketing prohibitions contained in this subdivision do not apply to outreach, application assistance, and enrollment activities relating to federal, state, or county sponsored health care insurance programs that are conducted by health care professionals, health care service plans, health care providers, and other entities if the activities are conducted in compliance with the statutory, regulatory, and programmatic guidelines applicable to those programs. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 550, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
51891.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [51890 - 51891] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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This section defines “community participation” for this chapter.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions [51890 - 51891] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51891. As used in this chapter, “community participation” means the active participation in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive health education by parents, professional practicing health care and public safety personnel, and public and private health care and service agencies. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809.)
51900.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Department of Education [51900 - 51901] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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The department must help school districts develop comprehensive health education plans and related programs, and carry out several support tasks.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Department of Education [51900 - 51901] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51900. The department shall prepare and distribute to school districts guidelines for the preparation of comprehensive health education plans, and, in cooperation with those county offices of education which desire to participate, assist school districts in developing comprehensive health education plans and programs. For this purpose, the department shall assume the following functions and carry out the following duties: (a) Assist in the development of model curricula for the public schools for comprehensive health education programs consistent with the provisions and intent of approved district comprehensive health education plans. (b) Identify innovative teaching methods for the instruction in health in the public schools. (c) With the cooperation and assistance of the State Department of Health, develop methods of evaluating the effectiveness of instruction in health. (d) Develop model instructional materials for comprehensive health education courses and make these materials available to local school districts. (e) In cooperation with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, assist teacher training institutions in development of courses on comprehensive health education. (f) Assist in the development of adult education programs which include parents, students, and community health agencies and personnel. (g) With the cooperation of, and assistance of, the qualified instructional staffs of state-supported public institutions of higher education, develop and establish a health education training program for public school teachers and administrators to provide in-service training at the local district or regional level. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 922, Sec. 119. Effective January 1, 1995.)
51900.1.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Department of Education [51900 - 51901] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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The department must post age-appropriate water safety and drowning prevention education resources and curriculum for school use on its website.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Department of Education [51900 - 51901] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51900.1. The department, in consultation with the State Department of Developmental Services and the State Department of Public Health, shall gather and make available on its internet website school-based water safety and drowning prevention education resources and curriculum that are age appropriate to pupils of different grade levels and adaptable for public school use. The department is encouraged to refer to the existing, freely accessible, age- and grade-appropriate curriculum that has been identified by relevant water safety and drowning prevention stakeholder organizations and that can be used in school settings. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 387, Sec. 5. (AB 1005) Effective January 1, 2026.)
51900.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Department of Education [51900 - 51901] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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The Instructional Quality Commission must consider developing and recommending a distinct mental health instruction category for the state board, and it must include expert input when developing it.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Department of Education [51900 - 51901] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51900.5. (a) During the next revision of the publication “Health Framework for California Public Schools” (health framework), the Instructional Quality Commission shall consider developing, and recommending for adoption by the state board, a distinct category on mental health instruction to educate pupils about all aspects of mental health. (b) As used in this section, “mental health instruction” shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) Reasonably designed and age-appropriate instruction on the overarching themes and core principles of mental health. (2) Defining common mental health challenges such as depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and anxiety, including post-traumatic stress disorder. (3) Elucidating the services and supports that effectively help individuals manage mental health challenges. (4) Promoting mental health wellness, which includes positive development, social connectedness and supportive relationships, resiliency, problem solving skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and a positive school and home environment in which pupils feel comfortable. (5) Ability to identify warning signs of common mental health problems in order to promote awareness and early intervention so pupils know to take action before a situation turns into a crisis. This should include instruction on both of the following: (A) How to appropriately seek and find assistance from mental health professionals and services within the school district and in the community for themselves or others. (B) Appropriate evidence-based research and practices that are proven to help overcome mental health challenges. (6) The connection and importance of mental health to overall health and academic success as well as to cooccurring conditions, such as chronic physical conditions and chemical dependence and substance abuse. (7) Awareness and appreciation about the prevalence of mental health challenges across all populations, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses, including the impact of culture on the experience and treatment of mental health challenges. (8) Stigma surrounding mental health challenges and what can be done to overcome stigma, increase awareness, and promote acceptance. This shall include, to the extent possible, classroom presentations of narratives by peers and other individuals who have experienced mental health challenges, and how they coped with their situations, including how they sought help and acceptance. (c) In the normal course of recommending curriculum frameworks to the state board, as required by Section 60204, the Instructional Quality Commission shall ensure that one or more experts in the mental health and educational fields provides input in the development of the mental health instruction in the health framework. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Instructional Quality Commission seek experts from culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse communities, representatives from all mental health professions, teachers, counselors, parents, those involved in promoting mental wellness, and those living with a mental health challenge and their families. (d) This section does not require or authorize the Instructional Quality Commission to recommend new health education content standards. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 481, Sec. 2. (SB 330) Effective January 1, 2014.)
51900.6.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Department of Education [51900 - 51901] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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The state board must consider adding age-appropriate sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention content to updated health standards and the Health Framework. School districts, county offices, and charter schools may provide that instruction, and a pupil may be excused on written request from a parent or legal guardian.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Department of Education [51900 - 51901] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51900.6. (a) (1) The state board shall, based upon recommendations by the Superintendent, consider including age-appropriate content for kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, in sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention in the next revision of the health content standards. (2) The state board shall, based upon recommendations by the Instructional Quality Commission, consider including information in sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention in the Health Framework for California Public Schools when next revised. (b) (1) School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools may provide age-appropriate instruction, pursuant to the content standards adopted by the state board under subdivision (a), for kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, as applicable, in sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention. (2) Upon written request of the pupil’s parent or legal guardian, a pupil in kindergarten or grades 1 to 12, inclusive, shall be excused from taking instruction in sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention established pursuant to this section. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 809, Sec. 1. (AB 2016) Effective January 1, 2015.)
51901.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Department of Education [51900 - 51901] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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The Department of Education must prepare and distribute health education materials and provide assistance for in-service teaching programs.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Department of Education [51900 - 51901] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51901. The Department of Education shall be responsible for the preparation and distribution of health education materials and for providing assistance for in-service teaching programs carried out with districts that have plans approved pursuant to Section 51911. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809.)
51911.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Comprehensive Health Education Plans [51911 - 51915] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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District plan approvals must follow rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Comprehensive Health Education Plans [51911 - 51915] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51911. Approval of district plans shall be made in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809.)
51913.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Comprehensive Health Education Plans [51911 - 51915] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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The state board must establish standards and criteria for evaluating school district health education plans.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Comprehensive Health Education Plans [51911 - 51915] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51913. The plan for a comprehensive health education program shall include a statement setting forth the district’s educational program for health education on a districtwide basis. The state board shall establish standards and criteria to be used in the evaluation of plans submitted by school districts. The standards and criteria for review and approval of plans by the state board shall include, but not be limited to, provision for: (a) Assessment of the health educational needs of the pupils. (b) Defined and measurable program objectives and methods of assessing the effectiveness of the program. (c) Coordination of all district resources with the objectives of the plan. (d) Utilization of health care professionals representing, at the school district’s option, the varied fields of health care, including voluntary collaborations with managed health care and health care providers; local public and private health, safety, and community service agencies; and other appropriate community resources in the development and implementation of the plan. (e) Direct participation of health care professionals representing, at the school district’s option, the varied fields of health care, including voluntary collaborations with managed health care, health care providers, and local public and private health, safety, and community service agencies in the course evaluation. (f) Staff development and in-service training. (g) Evaluation of the program by the governing board of the school district with the assistance of administrators, teachers, parents, pupils, and participants in the program from the community. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 70. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012.)
51914.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Comprehensive Health Education Plans [51911 - 51915] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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The State Board of Education may not approve a plan unless it finds the plan was developed with active cooperation from parents, community, and teachers throughout planning, approval, and implementation.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Comprehensive Health Education Plans [51911 - 51915] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51914. No plan shall be approved by the State Board of Education unless it determines that the plan was developed with the active cooperation of parents, community, and teachers, in all stages of planning, approval, and implementation of the plan. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809.)
51915.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Comprehensive Health Education Plans [51911 - 51915] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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A school district governing board may include certain health-related resource persons in a comprehensive health education plan.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Comprehensive Health Education Plans [51911 - 51915] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51915. In the development of a plan for a comprehensive health education program, the governing board of a school district may include in such plan the employment of the following as resource persons, with or without compensation: (a) licensed physicians and surgeons, school or public health nurses, county health officers, optometrists, dentists, and other persons licensed by the state to practice in allied health professions, and other persons recognized by the governing board as being experts in the health sciences. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809.)
51920.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 5. In-Service Training [51920 - 51921] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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The Department of Education must reimburse eligible school certificated personnel for necessary travel and expenses tied to department-sponsored health education in-service training, but not substitute teacher hiring costs.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 5. In-Service Training [51920 - 51921] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51920. The Department of Education shall reimburse all school certificated personnel from those school districts in which the governing board has adopted a comprehensive health education plan approved by the Department of Education according to this chapter for necessary travel and expenses resulting from participation in health education in-service training programs sponsored by the department. When training is held during the time that the certificated personnel are employed in teaching, their regular pay shall not be diminished by reason of their attendance. Reimbursements shall not include the cost of hiring substitute classroom teaching personnel. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809.)
51921.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 5. In-Service Training [51920 - 51921] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. )
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School district governing boards may choose to assign credit units for in-service training, and those units may count toward the district salary schedule.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 5. In-Service Training [51920 - 51921] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## 51921. School district governing boards may, at their discretion, assign units of credit for participation in in-service training programs undertaken pursuant to this chapter and such units may be included as units of credit for purposes of the salary schedule of the school district. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809.)
51925.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education [51925 - 51929] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
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Schools that offer health education to middle or high school pupils must include mental health instruction that meets this article’s requirements.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education [51925 - 51929] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 51925. Each school district, county office of education, state special school, and charter school that offers one or more courses in health education to pupils in middle school or high school shall include in those courses instruction in mental health that meets the requirements of this article. This section shall not be construed to limit a school district, county office of education, state special school, or charter school in offering or requiring instruction in mental health as specified in this article. This instruction shall include all of the following: (a) Reasonably designed instruction on the overarching themes and core principles of mental health. (b) Defining signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges. Depending on pupil age and developmental level, this may include defining conditions such as depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and anxiety, including post-traumatic stress disorder. (c) Elucidating the evidence-based services and supports that effectively help individuals manage mental health challenges. (d) Promoting mental health wellness and protective factors, which includes positive development, social and cultural connectedness and supportive relationships, resiliency, problem solving skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and a positive school and home environment in which pupils feel comfortable. (e) The ability to identify warning signs of common mental health problems in order to promote awareness and early intervention so that pupils know to take action before a situation turns into a crisis. This shall include instruction on both of the following: (1) How to seek and find assistance from professionals and services within the school district that includes, but is not limited to, school counselors with a pupil personnel services credential, school psychologists, and school social workers, and in the community for themselves or others. (2) Evidence-based and culturally responsive practices that are proven to help overcome mental health challenges. (f) The connection and importance of mental health to overall health and academic success and to co-occurring conditions, such as chronic physical conditions, chemical dependence, and substance abuse. (g) Awareness and appreciation about the prevalence of mental health challenges across all populations, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses, including the impact of race, ethnicity, and culture on the experience and treatment of mental health challenges. (h) Stigma surrounding mental health challenges and what can be done to overcome stigma, increase awareness, and promote acceptance. This shall include, to the extent possible, classroom presentations of narratives by trained peers and other individuals who have experienced mental health challenges and how they coped with their situations, including how they sought help and acceptance. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. (SB 224) Effective January 1, 2022.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education [51925 - 51929] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
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Instruction and materials under this article must meet listed accessibility, inclusivity, anti-bias, and coordination requirements.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education [51925 - 51929] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 51926. Instruction and materials required pursuant to this article shall satisfy all of the following: (a) Be appropriate for use with pupils of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds, pupils with disabilities, and English learners. (b) Be accessible to pupils with disabilities, including, but not limited to, providing a modified curriculum, materials and instruction in alternative formats, and auxiliary aids. (c) Not reflect or promote bias against any person on the basis of any category protected by Section 220. (d) Be coordinated with any existing on-campus mental health providers including, but not limited to, providers with a pupil personnel services credential, who may be immediately called upon by pupils for assistance. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. (SB 224) Effective January 1, 2022.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education [51925 - 51929] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
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This section protects a pupil’s health and mental health privacy and says a pupil cannot be required to disclose confidential health or mental health information during instruction under this article.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education [51925 - 51929] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 51927. (a) This article does not limit a pupil’s health and mental health privacy or confidentiality rights. (b) A pupil receiving instruction pursuant to this article shall not be required to disclose their confidential health or mental health information at any time in the course of receiving that instruction, including, but not limited to, for the purpose of the peer component described in subdivision (h) of Section 51925. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. (SB 224) Effective January 1, 2022.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education [51925 - 51929] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
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This section defines terms used in this article.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education [51925 - 51929] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 51928. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Age appropriate” has the same meaning as defined in Section 51931. (b) “English learner” has the same meaning as defined in Section 51931. (c) “Evidence-based” means verified or supported by research conducted in compliance with scientific methods and published in peer-reviewed journals, where appropriate, and recognized as accurate and objective by professional organizations and agencies with expertise in the mental health field. (d) “Instructors trained in the appropriate courses” means instructors with knowledge of the most recent evidence-based research on mental health. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. (SB 224) Effective January 1, 2022.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education [51925 - 51929] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. )
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The department must develop a plan to expand mental health instruction in California public schools by January 1, 2024.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Comprehensive Health Education [51880 - 51929] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education [51925 - 51929] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. ) ## 51929. On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall develop a plan to expand mental health instruction in California public schools. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. (SB 224) Effective January 1, 2022.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [51930 - 51932] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 650, Sec. 13. )
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This section names the California Healthy Youth Act and states its purposes for pupil sexual health and HIV prevention instruction.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [51930 - 51932] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 650, Sec. 13. ) ## 51930. (a) This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the California Healthy Youth Act. (b) The purposes of this chapter are as follows: (1) To provide pupils with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their sexual and reproductive health from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and from unintended pregnancy. (2) To provide pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to develop healthy attitudes concerning adolescent growth and development, body image, gender, sexual orientation, relationships, marriage, and family. (3) To promote understanding of sexuality as a normal part of human development. (4) To ensure pupils receive integrated, comprehensive, accurate, and unbiased sexual health and HIV prevention instruction and provide educators with clear tools and guidance to accomplish that end. (5) To provide pupils with the knowledge and skills necessary to have healthy, positive, and safe relationships and behaviors. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 2. (AB 329) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [51930 - 51932] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 650, Sec. 13. )
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This section defines key terms used in the chapter, including several education and school-district terms.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [51930 - 51932] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 650, Sec. 13. ) ## 51931. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “Age appropriate” refers to topics, messages, and teaching methods suitable to particular ages or age groups of children and adolescents, based on developing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral capacity typical for the age or age group. (b) “Comprehensive sexual health education” means education regarding human development and sexuality, including education on menstrual health, pregnancy, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections. (c) “English learner” means a pupil as described in subdivision (a) of Section 306. (d) “HIV prevention education” means instruction on the nature of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS, methods of transmission, strategies to reduce the risk of HIV infection, and social and public health issues related to HIV and AIDS. (e) “Instructors trained in the appropriate courses” means instructors with knowledge of the most recent medically accurate research on human sexuality, healthy relationships, pregnancy, and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. (f) “Medically accurate” means verified or supported by research conducted in compliance with scientific methods and published in peer-reviewed journals, where appropriate, and recognized as accurate and objective by professional organizations and agencies with expertise in the relevant field, such as the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Public Health Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (g) (1) “School district” includes county boards of education, county superintendents of schools, the California School for the Deaf, and the California School for the Blind. (2) Commencing with the 2019–20 school year, “school district” also includes charter schools. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 706, Sec. 2. (AB 2229) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [51930 - 51932] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 650, Sec. 13. )
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This chapter does not apply to certain textbook descriptions of human reproductive organs, or to certain instruction and materials about gender, relationships, and related topics, if the stated subject-matter limits are met.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [51930 - 51932] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 650, Sec. 13. ) ## 51932. (a) This chapter does not apply to description or illustration of human reproductive organs that may appear in a textbook, adopted pursuant to law, if the textbook does not include other elements of comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education as defined in Section 51931. (b) This chapter does not apply to instruction, materials, presentations, or programming that discuss gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, relationships, or family and do not discuss human reproductive organs and their functions. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 4. (AB 329) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Required Comprehensive Sexual Health Education and HIV Prevention Education [51933 - 51934] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 5. )
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Instruction and materials for comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education must meet several content and accessibility standards, and may not teach or promote religious doctrine.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Required Comprehensive Sexual Health Education and HIV Prevention Education [51933 - 51934] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 5. ) ## 51933. All comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education pursuant to Section 51934, whether taught or supplemented by school district personnel or by outside consultants or guest speakers pursuant to Section 51936, shall satisfy all of the following criteria: (a) Instruction and materials shall be age appropriate. (b) All factual information presented shall be medically accurate and objective. (c) All instruction and materials shall align with and support the purposes of this chapter as set forth in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, of subdivision (b) of Section 51930 and may not be in conflict with them. (d) (1) Instruction and materials shall be appropriate for use with pupils of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds, pupils with disabilities, and English learners. (2) Instruction and materials shall be made available on an equal basis to a pupil who is an English learner, consistent with the existing curriculum and alternative options for an English learner pupil as otherwise provided in this code. (3) Instruction and materials shall be accessible to pupils with disabilities, including, but not limited to, the provision of a modified curriculum, materials and instruction in alternative formats, and auxiliary aids. (4) Instruction and materials shall not reflect or promote bias against any person on the basis of any category protected by Section 220. (5) Instruction and materials shall affirmatively recognize that people have different sexual orientations and, when discussing or providing examples of relationships and couples, shall be inclusive of same-sex relationships. (6) Instruction and materials shall teach pupils about gender, gender expression, gender identity, and explore the harm of negative gender stereotypes. (e) Instruction and materials shall encourage a pupil to communicate with his or her parents, guardians, and other trusted adults about human sexuality and provide the knowledge and skills necessary to do so. (f) Instruction and materials shall teach the value of and prepare pupils to have and maintain committed relationships such as marriage. (g) Instruction and materials shall provide pupils with knowledge and skills they need to form healthy relationships that are based on mutual respect and affection, and are free from violence, coercion, and intimidation. (h) Instruction and materials shall provide pupils with knowledge and skills for making and implementing healthy decisions about sexuality, including negotiation and refusal skills to assist pupils in overcoming peer pressure and using effective decisionmaking skills to avoid high-risk activities. (i) Instruction and materials may not teach or promote religious doctrine. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 6. (AB 329) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Required Comprehensive Sexual Health Education and HIV Prevention Education [51933 - 51934] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 5. )
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School districts must provide grades 7 to 12 with comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education, and pupils must receive it at least once in middle/junior high and once in high school.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Required Comprehensive Sexual Health Education and HIV Prevention Education [51933 - 51934] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 5. ) ## 51934. (a) Each school district shall ensure that all pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, receive comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education from instructors trained in the appropriate courses. Each pupil shall receive this instruction at least once in junior high or middle school and at least once in high school. This instruction shall include all of the following: (1) Information on the nature of HIV, as well as other sexually transmitted infections, and their effects on the human body. (2) Information on the manner in which HIV and other sexually transmitted infections are and are not transmitted, including information on the relative risk of infection according to specific behaviors, including sexual activities and injection drug use. (3) Information that abstinence from sexual activity and injection drug use is the only certain way to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and abstinence from sexual intercourse is the only certain way to prevent unintended pregnancy. This instruction shall provide information about the value of delaying sexual activity while also providing medically accurate information on other methods of preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. (4) Information about the effectiveness and safety of all federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved methods that prevent or reduce the risk of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, including use of antiretroviral medication, consistent with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (5) Information about the effectiveness and safety of reducing the risk of HIV transmission as a result of injection drug use by decreasing needle use and needle sharing. (6) Information about the treatment of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, including how antiretroviral therapy can dramatically prolong the lives of many people living with HIV and reduce the likelihood of transmitting HIV to others. (7) Discussion about social views on HIV and AIDS, including addressing unfounded stereotypes and myths regarding HIV and AIDS and people living with HIV. This instruction shall emphasize that successfully treated HIV-positive individuals have a normal life expectancy, all people are at some risk of contracting HIV, and the only way to know if one is HIV-positive is to get tested. (8) Information about local resources, how to access local resources, and pupils’ legal rights to access local resources for sexual and reproductive health care such as testing and medical care for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy prevention and care, as well as local resources for assistance with sexual assault and intimate partner violence. (9) Information about the effectiveness and safety of all FDA-approved contraceptive methods in preventing pregnancy, including, but not limited to, emergency contraception. Instruction on pregnancy shall include an objective discussion of all legally available pregnancy outcomes, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (A) Parenting, adoption, and abortion. (B) Information on the law on surrendering physical custody of a minor child 72 hours of age or younger, pursuant to Section 1255.7 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 271.5 of the Penal Code. (C) The importance of prenatal care. (10) Information about sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. Information on human trafficking shall include both of the following: (A) Information on the prevalence, nature, and strategies to reduce the risk of human trafficking, techniques to set healthy boundaries, and how to safely seek assistance. (B) Information on how social media and mobile device applications are used for human trafficking. (11) Information about adolescent relationship abuse and intimate partner violence, including the early warning signs thereof, and information about the resources available to pupils related to adolescent relationship abuse and intimate partner violence, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline and local domestic violence hotlines that provide confidential support services for pupils that have experienced domestic violence or stalking and are available by telephone 24 hours a day. (b) A school district may provide optional instruction, as part of comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education, regarding the potential risks and consequences of creating and sharing sexually suggestive or sexually explicit materials through cellular telephones, social networking internet websites, computer networks, or other digital media. (c) A school district may provide comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education consisting of age-appropriate instruction earlier than grade 7 using instructors trained in the appropriate courses. A school district that elects to offer comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education earlier than grade 7 may provide age appropriate and medically accurate information on any of the general topics contained in paragraphs (1) to (11), inclusive, of subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 695, Sec. 1. (AB 2053) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. In-Service Training [51935 - 51936] ( Heading of Article 3 renumbered from Article 4 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 9. )
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School districts must plan and conduct HIV prevention in-service training for district personnel and work with district teachers and the department.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. In-Service Training [51935 - 51936] ( Heading of Article 3 renumbered from Article 4 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 9. ) ## 51935. (a) A school district shall cooperatively plan and conduct in-service training for all school district personnel that provide HIV prevention education, through regional planning, joint powers agreements, or contract services. (b) In developing and providing in-service training, a school district shall cooperate and collaborate with the teachers of the district who provide HIV prevention education and with the department. (c) In-service training shall be conducted periodically to enable school district personnel to learn new developments in the scientific understanding of HIV. In-service training shall be voluntary for school district personnel who have demonstrated expertise or received in-service training from the department or federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (d) A school district may expand HIV in-service training to cover the topic of comprehensive sexual health education in order for school district personnel who provide comprehensive sexual health education to learn new developments in the scientific understanding of sexual health. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 10. (AB 329) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. In-Service Training [51935 - 51936] ( Heading of Article 3 renumbered from Article 4 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 9. )
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School districts may hire outside consultants or guest speakers for certain sexual health and HIV prevention instruction or staff training, and those consultants or speakers must have the required expertise and up-to-date medically accurate knowledge.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. In-Service Training [51935 - 51936] ( Heading of Article 3 renumbered from Article 4 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 9. ) ## 51936. School districts may contract with outside consultants or guest speakers, including those who have developed multilingual curricula or curricula accessible to persons with disabilities, to deliver comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education or to provide training for school district personnel. All outside consultants and guest speakers shall have expertise in comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education and have knowledge of the most recent medically accurate research on the relevant topic or topics covered in their instruction. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 11. (AB 329) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Notice and Parental Excuse [51937 - 51939] ( Heading of Article 4 renumbered from Article 5 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 12. )
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The Legislature states an intent to encourage pupils to talk with parents or guardians about human sexuality and HIV, and to make it easier for parents and guardians to review related materials and excuse their children from some or all of the instruction or evaluation.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Notice and Parental Excuse [51937 - 51939] ( Heading of Article 4 renumbered from Article 5 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 12. ) ## 51937. It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage pupils to communicate with their parents or guardians about human sexuality and HIV and to respect the rights of parents or guardians to supervise their children’s education on these subjects. The Legislature intends to create a streamlined process to make it easier for parents and guardians to review materials and evaluation tools related to comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education, and, if they wish, to excuse their children from participation in all or part of that instruction or evaluation. The Legislature recognizes that while parents and guardians overwhelmingly support medically accurate, comprehensive sex education, parents and guardians have the ultimate responsibility for imparting values regarding human sexuality to their children. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 13. (AB 329) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Notice and Parental Excuse [51937 - 51939] ( Heading of Article 4 renumbered from Article 5 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 12. )
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School districts must give parents or guardians notice about certain sexual health education and related surveys, and parents may opt their child out.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Notice and Parental Excuse [51937 - 51939] ( Heading of Article 4 renumbered from Article 5 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 12. ) ## 51938. (a) A parent or guardian of a pupil has the right to excuse their child from all or part of comprehensive sexual health education, HIV prevention education, and assessments related to that education through a passive consent (“opt-out”) process. A school district shall not require active parental consent (“opt-in”) for comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education. (b) At the beginning of each school year, or, for a pupil who enrolls in a school after the beginning of the school year, at the time of that pupil’s enrollment, each school district shall notify the parent or guardian of each pupil about instruction in comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education and research on pupil health behaviors and risks planned for the coming year. The notice shall do all of the following: (1) Advise the parent or guardian that written and audiovisual educational materials used in comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education are available for inspection. (2) Advise the parent or guardian whether the comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education will be taught by school district personnel or by outside consultants. A school district may provide comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education, to be taught by outside consultants, and may hold an assembly to deliver comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education by guest speakers, but if it elects to provide comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education in either of these manners, the notice shall include the date of the instruction, the name of the organization or affiliation of each guest speaker, and information stating the right of the parent or guardian to request a copy of this section, Section 51933, and Section 51934. If arrangements for this instruction are made after the beginning of the school year, notice shall be made by mail or another commonly used method of notification, no fewer than 14 days before the instruction is delivered. (3) Include information explaining the parent’s or guardian’s right to request a copy of this chapter. (4) Advise the parent or guardian that the parent or guardian has the right to excuse their child from comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education and that in order to excuse their child they must state their request in writing to the school district. (c) Notwithstanding Section 51513, anonymous, voluntary, and confidential research and evaluation tools to measure pupils’ health behaviors and risks, including tests, questionnaires, and surveys containing age-appropriate questions about the pupil’s attitudes concerning or practices relating to sex, may be administered to any pupil in grades 7 to 12, inclusive. A parent or guardian has the right to excuse their child from the test, questionnaire, or survey through a passive consent (“opt-out”) process. A school district shall not require active parental consent (“opt-in”) for these tests, questionnaires, or surveys in grades 7 to 12, inclusive. Parents or guardians shall be notified in writing that this test, questionnaire, or survey is to be administered, given the opportunity to review the test, questionnaire, or survey if they wish, notified of their right to excuse their child from the test, questionnaire, or survey, and informed that in order to excuse their child they must state their request in writing to the school district. (d) The use of outside consultants or guest speakers as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) is within the discretion of the school district. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 14. (AB 329) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Notice and Parental Excuse [51937 - 51939] ( Heading of Article 4 renumbered from Article 5 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 12. )
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A pupil must not attend certain sexual health or HIV prevention instruction or related surveys if the school receives a written parent or guardian excuse.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. California Healthy Youth Act [51930 - 51939] ( Heading of Chapter 5.6 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Notice and Parental Excuse [51937 - 51939] ( Heading of Article 4 renumbered from Article 5 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 12. ) ## 51939. (a) A pupil may not attend any class in comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education, or participate in any anonymous, voluntary, and confidential test, questionnaire, or survey on pupil health behaviors and risks, if the school has received a written request from the pupil’s parent or guardian excusing the pupil from participation. (b) A pupil may not be subject to disciplinary action, academic penalty, or other sanction if the pupil’s parent or guardian declines to permit the pupil to receive comprehensive sexual health education or HIV prevention education or to participate in anonymous, voluntary, and confidential tests, questionnaires, or surveys on pupil health behaviors and risks. (c) While comprehensive sexual health education, HIV prevention education, or anonymous, voluntary, and confidential test, questionnaire, or survey on pupil health behaviors and risks is being administered, an alternative educational activity shall be made available to pupils whose parents or guardians have requested that they not receive the instruction or participate in the test, questionnaire, or survey. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 398, Sec. 15. (AB 329) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Prevention of Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries [51940- 51940.] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 755, Sec. 2. )
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The California Healthy Kids Resource Center must review, acquire, circulate, and announce curricula on preventing brain and spinal cord injuries, with the Department of Education consulted and funding required from nonstate sources.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Prevention of Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries [51940- 51940.] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 755, Sec. 2. ) ## 51940. (a) The California Healthy Kids Resource Center, in consultation with the State Department of Education, shall review, acquire, and circulate curricula focused on the prevention of brain and spinal cord injuries for use, on a voluntary basis, by school districts maintaining kindergarten and any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (b) The curricula shall contain, at a minimum, age-appropriate components concerning all of the following: (1) Critical thinking related to learned behavioral patterns, including, but not limited to, strategies and behavioral patterns for avoiding common risk factors or situations. (2) Acceptance of individual responsibility for avoiding or controlling the risk of injury in activities of daily life, and awareness of the possible consequences of injury, especially the effects of serious brain or spinal cord injuries. (3) Recognition, avoidance, and management of high-risk situations, such as the following: (A) Use of automobiles or motorcycles as either a driver or passenger. (B) Consumption of intoxicating or consciousness-altering substances. (C) Participation in recreational activities that involve risk of significant physical injury. These activities include skiing, skydiving, hunting, mountain climbing, skateboarding, equestrian events, and other physically challenging pursuits or sports. (D) Presence as a spectator at events or a witness in circumstances where there is potential for physical injury. (c) The California Healthy Kids Resource Center shall notify school districts regarding the availability of the curricula. (d) The review, acquisition, and circulation of curricula pursuant to this section shall be contingent upon the California Healthy Kids Resource Center receiving funds to review, acquire, and circulate the brain and spinal cord injury prevention curricula. All funds necessary to implement this chapter shall be provided by nonstate sources. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 755, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.8. Sexual Abuse and Sex Trafficking Prevention Education [51950- 51950.] ( Chapter 5.8 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 713, Sec. 3. )
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School districts may provide abuse, sexual abuse and assault, and human trafficking prevention education, while the Superintendent must develop and publish related resources and guidance by July 1, 2026.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.8. Sexual Abuse and Sex Trafficking Prevention Education [51950- 51950.] ( Chapter 5.8 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 713, Sec. 3. ) ## 51950. (a) Except as required by subdivision (d), a school district may provide abuse, including sexual abuse and assault, and human trafficking prevention education. (b) For purposes of this section, “abuse, including sexual abuse and assault, and human trafficking prevention education” means instruction on the prevalence and nature of abuse, including sexual abuse and assault, and human trafficking, strategies to reduce risk, techniques to set healthy boundaries, and how to safely seek assistance. (c) The Superintendent, in consultation with the Office of Child Abuse Prevention in the State Department of Social Services, local educational agencies, and public entity risk pool joint powers authorities that provide risk management services to California schools, shall do all of the following: (1) On or before July 1, 2026, develop, disseminate to all school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, state special schools and diagnostic centers operated by the department, and private schools, and post on the department’s internet website, resources and information regarding all of the following: (A) Building awareness and understanding of appropriate boundaries regarding adult-to-pupil interactions and relationships. (B) Building awareness and understanding of appropriate professional boundaries between pupils and school personnel and volunteers. (C) Building awareness and understanding of appropriate pupil-to-pupil interactions and relationships. (D) Building awareness and understanding of the detection and indicators of inappropriate behaviors in adults and pupils, and strategies to reduce risk and establish healthy boundaries. (E) Options to report child abuse and assault, and inappropriate interactions and relationships, and to safely seek assistance. (2) On or before July 1, 2026, develop guidance on the appropriate means of instructing pupils regarding the prevention of abuse, including sexual abuse and assault, of pupils, consistent with all of the following: (A) The instruction shall be age appropriate and differentiated by grade and instructional setting. (B) The instruction shall include the prevention of abuse, including sexual abuse and assault, of children at home, in the community, on school grounds, by school personnel, other pupils, and school volunteers, or in school-sponsored programs. (C) The instruction shall be delivered by certificated personnel who do not otherwise have regular contact with the pupils receiving the instruction and who have received training described in subdivision (h). (d) School districts, county offices of education, charter schools, state special schools and diagnostic centers operated by the department, and private schools may provide annual instruction, using the resources, information, and guidance developed and disseminated by the Superintendent pursuant to subdivision (c), to all enrolled pupils. (e) A parent or guardian of a pupil shall have the right to excuse their child from all or part of abuse, including sexual abuse, and human trafficking prevention education, and assessments related to that education, and from the instruction described in subdivision (d), consistent with Section 51938. (f) The Superintendent may make available on the department’s internet website information about the education described in this section, resources on abuse, including sexual abuse and assault, and human trafficking prevention for professional learning purposes, and relevant materials for parents, guardians, and other caretakers of pupils. (g) A school district is encouraged to collaborate with its county’s child welfare probation, mental health, public health, and sheriff’s departments, juvenile court, and office of education on intervention programs for pupils and other minors. (h) As part of satisfying the requirements of Section 51934 that education be provided by instructors trained in the appropriate courses, as defined in Section 51931, continuation training shall be available and conducted periodically to enable school district personnel to learn about new developments in the understanding of abuse, including sexual abuse and assault, and human trafficking, and to receive instruction on current prevention efforts and methods. A school district is encouraged to include training on early identification of abuse, including sexual abuse, and human trafficking of pupils and other minors. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 460, Sec. 13. (SB 848) Effective January 1, 2026.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS [1. - 446] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 97] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. General Provisions, Public Schools [50 - 54] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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The state’s secondary schools are designated as high schools, technical schools, and adult schools.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS [1. - 446] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 97] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. General Provisions, Public Schools [50 - 54] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 52. The secondary schools of the state are designated as high schools, technical schools, and adult schools. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1372, Sec. 5.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Certain unified school districts that include a chartered city or city and county must be governed by the city’s charter board of education.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 5200. Any unified school district that is coterminous with or includes within its boundaries a chartered city or city and county shall be governed by the board of education provided for in the charter of the city or city and county. Sections 5000, 5017, 5090, 5091, 35013, 35101, and 35105 shall not apply to such unified school districts, except as follows: (a) As provided in the charter of the city or city and county. (b) If the charter of the city or city and county fails to provide for a board of education or for any or all of the matters specified in Sections 5000, 5017, 5090, 5091, 5222, 35013, 35101, and 35105, those sections shall apply as to the matter not provided for in the charter. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 89, Sec. 4. (AB 2081) Effective January 1, 2011.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homework Policies [52000- 52000.] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 751, Sec. 3. )
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Local educational agencies are encouraged to create, adopt, review, publicly discuss, and distribute homework policies on the timelines and in the ways described here; the department may also post guidance.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homework Policies [52000- 52000.] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 751, Sec. 3. ) ## 52000. (a) Each local educational agency is encouraged to do all of the following: (1) (A) By the start of the 2027–28 school year, develop a homework policy for all grades maintained by the local educational agency. (B) The goal of the policy is encouraged to be to promote evidence-based homework practices to support pupil learning and well-being, and to ensure consistency and clarity in assigning of homework. (C) The development of the policy is encouraged to involve significant stakeholder participation in order to ensure that the policies are responsive to the unique needs and desires of pupils, parents, and educators in each community, consistent with subdivision (b). (2) Formally adopt a final homework policy by the start of the 2028–29 school year, consistent with subdivision (c). (3) Update the adopted homework policy at least once every five years, consistent with subdivisions (b) and (c). (b) In developing and updating the homework policy, the governing board or body of the local educational agency is encouraged to convene stakeholders, including, but not limited to, pupils, parents, teachers and education specialists, administrators, and other school staff, to do all of the following: (1) Examine and collect data on the current homework practices of schools in the local educational agency, including the nature of assignments and the time required at each grade level. (2) Reflect on the effectiveness of these practices and identify strengths and weaknesses of current practices. (3) Solicit stakeholder feedback. (c) The local educational agency’s homework policy adoption, and any updates to the local educational agency’s homework policy, are encouraged to be publicly discussed, with public comment, and considered for adoption at a minimum of two separate regularly scheduled public meetings conducted pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). (d) In developing and updating the homework policy, the governing board or body of the local educational agency is encouraged to consider all of the following: (1) Research on effective homework practices, including the quality of assignments and quantity of work assigned, which support pupil learning and well-being, including, but not limited to, mental and physical health. (2) Elements of a homework policy that ensure the use of effective homework practices to support pupil learning and well-being, including the quality of assignments, quantity of work assigned at each grade level, and days on which homework is assigned. (3) Equity in homework practices, including, but not limited to, the availability of supports needed to successfully complete homework, such as parental support and access to technology. (4) Different types of homework, including for practice, completion of in-class work, preparation, and extension. (5) Different educational placements and programs in which pupils are enrolled, including, but not limited to, independent study, honors courses, Advanced Placement courses, International Baccalaureate courses, dual enrollment courses, accelerated pathways, music programs, credit recovery programs, continuation schools, block scheduling, and project-based learning. (6) Individual pupil needs, including, but not limited to, pupils with individualized education programs adopted pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.), pupils with a plan adopted pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794(a)), and English learners. (7) Developmental appropriateness of homework assigned in primary, intermediate, and secondary grades. (8) Grading practices for homework, including whether homework should be optional and whether it should be graded, and opportunities to complete makeup work for missed assignments. (9) The need for professional development and collaboration time for teachers to coordinate and implement effective homework practices. (10) The roles and responsibilities of all pupils, parents, teachers, and administrators in implementing the homework policy. (e) Local educational agencies are encouraged to annually distribute the adopted or updated homework policy at the beginning of the school year to all certificated staff and administrators, to all pupils and parents or legal guardians as part of the notification pursuant to Section 48980 or upon enrollment, and by publication on the local educational agency’s internet website and on the internet websites of the individual schools operated by the local educational agency. (f) (1) The department may develop and post on its internet website guidelines for local educational agencies to use in developing a local homework policy, as described in subdivision (a), including the processes described in subdivisions (b), (c), and (e), and the considerations listed in subdivision (d). (2) The department is encouraged to develop and post the guidelines by January 1, 2026. (g) A local educational agency that has formally adopted a homework policy on or before July 31, 2024, is encouraged to update its adopted homework policy before the start of the 2028–29 school year or within five years of its adoption, whichever is later, and the local educational agency’s updated homework policy is encouraged to be consistent with this section. (h) For purposes of this section, “local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 751, Sec. 3. (AB 2999) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A qualifying school district or community college district may come under a city charter’s school provisions if voters approve it.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 5201. A school district, or community college district a portion of which is embraced within the limits of any city governed by a charter proposed and adopted as provided by Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution, may be subject to, controlled, and governed by the provisions of the charter relating to and providing for the management of public schools in the manner hereinafter in this article provided, upon approval of a majority of the electors of the districts voting at a regular biennial school district governing board member election. The governing board of any such district may, in the resolution specifying the order of any such regular governing board member election, require that the question of whether the district shall be governed by the provisions of the charter be submitted to the voters of the district. If the governing board so requires, the ballots used at the election shall contain the words “Shall the (name of district) be governed by the charter of the City of ____?” and the words “Yes” and “No” so placed that the voters may clearly indicate their choice in this connection. If it appears from the returns that a majority of the votes cast on the proposition is in favor of the proposal, then the county superintendent of schools having jurisdiction shall certify the result to the board of education provided for in the charter of the city. From and after the date of the certificate the district shall be governed by the provisions of the charter relating to the establishment, management, and control of the public schools, and all of the qualified electors residing in the district, whether residing within or without the boundaries of the city, shall be entitled to vote for members of the board of education at any election held for that purpose. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A district within a charter city, where the district’s electors voted in a later school election under the charter, is deemed governed by the charter for public-school management matters.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 5202. If any school district or community college district or portion of any such district is embraced within the corporate limits of a city having a charter, and the electors of the district have participated in and voted at any school election held subsequent to the adoption of and under the provisions of the charter, they shall be deemed to have submitted to be governed in all matters relating to the management of public schools within the school district or high school district or community college district as fully and to all intents and purposes as though the electors of the district had by their votes elected to be governed by the provisions of the charter. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
5203.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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If a city charter stops providing for a five-member unified school district board of education, a new five-member board is created, filled by county superintendent appointment, and later filled by election under the section’s timing rules.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 5203. If the charter of any city provides for or has within two years prior to January 1, 1955, provided for a board of education of five members of a unified school district, and such charter has been or is hereafter amended so that it fails to provide for a board of education, a new board of education composed of five members is created under this section immediately upon the effective date of such amendment; the positions thereto shall be filled by appointment of the county superintendent of schools. The terms of the members first so appointed shall expire the first Friday in December of an odd-numbered year next following the effective date of such charter amendment, and an election shall be held for the members of such board at the time fixed by law for the regular election of members of governing boards of school districts, and the members so elected shall assume office on the first Friday in December following. If the effective date of such charter amendment is such that a legal election for board members cannot be held as aforesaid prior to the first day of December of an odd-numbered year next following such charter amendment, then the county superintendent of schools shall again appoint the members of such board who shall assume office on the first Friday in December as aforesaid. The terms of the board members who take office on the first Friday in December as aforesaid and thereafter shall be as follows: (a) If such members were elected, the three receiving the largest number of votes shall serve for four-year terms, and the remaining two members shall serve for two-year terms; and all subsequent members shall serve for four-year terms. (b) If such members were appointed, the county superintendent of schools, upon making the appointments, shall designate three members to serve for four-year terms, and two members to serve for two-year terms. Except as herein otherwise provided, the members of the board shall be elected at the last time fixed by law for the election of members of governing boards of school districts prior to the commencement of a new term of office. If a general municipal election is to be held within 60 days prior to the time when an election for board members would be held as aforesaid, the board of education may, by resolution filed with the governing body of such city at least 60 days prior to such municipal election, call the school district election to coincide with the municipal election and request the governing body of such city to consolidate such elections in that portion of the school district which lies within such city, and the governing body of such city shall order such elections to be consolidated and to be held as are consolidated elections under the provisions of the Elections Code relating to consolidated elections, in which event the school district shall simultaneously with the holding of such consolidated election conduct an election in any portion of the district not included within such municipality. In the event of the holding of such consolidated election, the school district shall reimburse the city for its proportionate share of the costs of conducting such consolidated election in an amount to be agreed upon between the governing bodies of such school district and such city. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1161, Sec. 8. Effective September 21, 1990.)
5203.6.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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If the city charter is amended so it no longer provides for a board of education, this section creates a seven-member board for the San Leandro Unified School District.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 5203.6. If the Charter of the City of San Leandro is amended so that it no longer provides for a board of education of the San Leandro Unified School District, a new board of education composed of seven members is created under this section immediately upon the effective date of such amendment. The San Leandro Unified School District shall be divided into six trustee areas as had been provided in the Charter of the City of San Leandro, and the members thereof shall be elected in the same manner as provided in the Charter of the City of San Leandro, before the effective date of such amendment. The members of the board in office on the effective date of the charter amendments shall each continue in office until the first day of April, or until a successor qualifies therefor, in the year in which their respective term of office would otherwise have terminated. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 734.)
5204.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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Proceedings under Section 5203 may be combined with certain Article 1 proceedings, and if a board expands from five to seven members, the office terms are set by lot and later expire on specified December dates, with later members serving four-year terms.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 5204. Proceedings pursuant to Section 5203 may be conducted in conjunction with proceedings under Article 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Chapter 1 of this part, including proceedings by the county committee on school district organization to establish trustee areas or to increase the number of members of the governing board of the school district or community college district from five to seven members, or both. In the event that the number of members of the governing board of the school district is so increased from five to seven members, the terms of office of the board members who take office at the expiration of the terms of office of the board members appointed by the county superintendent of schools shall be determined by lot. The terms of office of the majority of members of the board shall expire on the first Friday in December of the second succeeding odd-numbered year, and the terms of the other members shall expire on the first Friday in December of the first succeeding odd-numbered year. All subsequent members shall serve for four-year terms. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1161, Sec. 9. Effective September 21, 1990.)
5205.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A qualifying elementary school district board may call an election, and must do so if 25% of resident heads of families petition for it, to decide whether the district will have the rights, powers, and duties of a city board of education.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 5205. The governing board of any elementary school district having an average daily attendance of 1,000 or more pupils and an assessed valuation of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more may, and upon petition signed by 25 percent of the heads of families resident in the district, shall order an election to determine whether or not, it shall have the rights, powers, and duties of a city board of education and whether or not the district shall for all purposes be deemed to be a district governed by a city board of education. If the governing board of the district consists of three members, there shall be elected at the election, to take office if the proposal for change in the rights, powers, and duties of the board is approved, two additional members to the board. If the change is approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposition at the election, the board shall have the rights, powers, and duties of a city board of education, and the district shall for all purposes be deemed to be a district governed by a city board of education. Also, if the change is so approved, the two additional board members shall take office, the one receiving the highest number of votes to serve until the first day of April following the second succeeding regular election at which board members are elected, and the one receiving the next highest number of votes to serve until the first of April following the next such regular election. Thereafter, the governing board of the district shall consist of five members elected in the manner prescribed for other school districts for terms of four years and until their successors are qualified, provided that vacancies shall be filled in the manner provided for unified school districts. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
52050.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Legislative Findings and Intent [52050 - 52050.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )
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This section says Chapter 6.1 of the Education Code is known as, and may be cited as, the Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Legislative Findings and Intent [52050 - 52050.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 52050. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999. (Added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. Effective June 25, 1999.)
52050.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Legislative Findings and Intent [52050 - 52050.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )
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This section states the Legislature’s findings and intent for California’s public school accountability system, emphasizing academic achievement, standards-based education, stakeholder involvement, and clear rewards, interventions, and sanctions.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Legislative Findings and Intent [52050 - 52050.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 52050.5. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) The purpose of the California public school system is to provide for the academic development of each pupil and prepare each pupil, to the extent of his or her ability, to become a lifelong learner, equipped to live and succeed within the economic and societal complexities of the 21st century. (b) It is in the interest of the people and the future of this state to ensure that each child in California receives a high quality education consistent with all statewide content and performance standards, as adopted by the State Board of Education, and with a meaningful assessment system and reporting program requirements. (c) Recent assessments indicate that many pupils in California are not now, generally, progressing at a satisfactory rate to achieve a high quality education. (d) To remedy this, the state is in need of an immediate and comprehensive accountability system to hold each of the state’s public schools accountable for the academic progress and achievement of its pupils within the resources available to schools. (e) Any promising and effective accountability system must be based upon a constructive and collaborative process that seeks to include stakeholders in the accountability process. (f) Any promising and effective accountability system requires the active involvement of parents and guardians, pupils, educators, community leaders, school boards, and schoolsite teams. (g) The statewide school accountability system must encourage the active participation of parents and guardians, pupils, educators, and the local community in improving pupil achievement. (h) The statewide accountability system must be easily accessible and understandable to parents and others. (i) The statewide accountability system must include rewards that recognize high achieving schools as well as interventions and, ultimately, sanctions for schools that are continuously low performing. (j) It is also the intent of the Legislature that the comprehensive and effective school accountability system primarily focus on increasing academic achievement. (k) To achieve better pupil performance, it is the intent of the Legislature that any school accountability system do all of the following: (1) Encourage teacher preparation that allows teachers to develop the ability to inspire pupils to become lifelong learners. (2) Encourage teacher preparation and consistent ongoing professional development that serves to develop competency in content and pedagogy and that allows teachers to effectively involve themselves in promoting school accountability. (3) Encourage the involvement of the community and its stakeholders in the accountability system. (4) Encourage local community involvement in providing support for education and identifying causes of pupil failure and designing programs for remediation. (5) Approach accountability with an attitude of collaboration, encouragement, and correction. (6) Utilize the state infrastructure to support schools, school districts, and county offices of education in their efforts to improve pupil achievement and progress. (7) Encourage each local community to support and sustain high-quality educational programs and to build the capacity of educators and schools to succeed in educating every pupil. (8) Encourage active involvement of parents and guardians in the development and implementation of school accountability systems. (Added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. Effective June 25, 1999.)
52052.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Public School Performance Accountability Program [52052- 52052.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )
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This section requires the state accountability system to measure subgroup performance, lets the Superintendent create a school quality review program with state board approval, and requires an annual plain-language explanation to local educational agencies and the public.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Public School Performance Accountability Program [52052- 52052.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 52052. (a) (1) The single multiple measures public school accountability system authorized by Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 52059.5) shall measure the overall performance of numerically significant pupil subgroups in schools, including charter schools, school districts, and county offices of education. (2) For purposes of this section, numerically significant pupil subgroups include all of the following: (A) Ethnic subgroups. (B) Socioeconomically disadvantaged pupils. (C) English learners and, separately, long-term English learners, defined as a pupil who has not attained English language proficiency within seven years of initial classification as an English learner. (D) Pupils with disabilities. (E) Foster youth. (F) Homeless youth. (3) (A) For purposes of this section, a numerically significant pupil subgroup is one that consists of at least 30 pupils. (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for a subgroup of pupils who are foster youth, homeless youth, or long-term English learners, a numerically significant pupil subgroup is one that consists of at least 15 pupils. (b) To complement the multiple measures system, the Superintendent, with the approval of the state board, may develop and implement a program of school quality review that features locally convened panels to visit schools, observe teachers, interview pupils, and examine pupil work. (c) The Superintendent shall annually provide to local educational agencies and the public a transparent and understandable explanation of the individual components of the multiple measures system. (d) For purposes of the statewide system of support established pursuant to Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 52059.5), or any successor system, alternative schools include schools under the jurisdiction of a county board of education or a county superintendent of schools, community day schools, nonpublic, nonsectarian schools pursuant to Section 56366, and alternative schools serving high-risk pupils, including continuation high schools, dropout recovery high schools, and opportunity schools. (e) For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Dropout recovery high school” means a school offering instruction in any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, in which 50 percent or more of its pupils are either designated as dropouts pursuant to the exit and withdrawal codes developed by the department or left a school and were not otherwise enrolled in a school for a period of at least 180 days and the school provides instruction in partnership with any of the following: (A) The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128). (B) Federally affiliated Youthbuild programs (29 U.S.C. Sec. 3226 et seq.). (C) Federal job corps training or instruction provided pursuant to a memorandum of understanding with the federal provider. (D) The California Conservation Corps or local conservation corps certified by the California Conservation Corps pursuant to Section 14406 or 14507.5 of the Public Resources Code. (2) “Homeless youth” has the same meaning as in Section 11434a(2) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (f) For any program identified in law that utilized a calculation pursuant to the former Academic Performance Index established pursuant to this section, as this section read on January 1, 2018, the 2013 growth calculation shall be applied for those purposes. For purposes of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b) of Section 47607, alternative measures that show increases in pupil academic achievement for all groups of pupils schoolwide and among numerically significant pupil subgroups shall be used. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 194, Sec. 18. (SB 141) Effective September 13, 2023.)
52055.700.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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This article is named the Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 and may be cited by that name.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.700. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Quality Education Investment Act of 2006. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
52055.710.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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This section states the Legislature’s intent for the article: to implement a settlement, meet specified education-funding requirements, improve instruction and pupil achievement, develop better school practices, and direct school resources toward instructional improvement and services.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.710. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article to accomplish all of the following: (a) Implement the terms of the proposed settlement agreement in California Teachers Association, et al. v. Arnold Schwarzenegger, et al. (Case Number 05CS01165 of the Superior Court for the County of Sacramento). (b) Provide for the discharge of the minimum state educational funding requirement of Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution and Chapter 213 of the Statutes of 2004 for the 2004–05 and 2005–06 fiscal years. (c) Improve the quality of academic instruction and the level of pupil achievement in schools in which pupils have high levels of poverty and complex educational needs. (d) Develop exemplary school district and school practices that will create the working conditions and classroom learning environments that will attract and retain well qualified teachers, administrators, and other staff. (e) Focus school resources, including all categorical funds, solely on instructional improvement and services to pupils. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
52055.720.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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This section defines key terms and sets which schools can receive funding under the article.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.720. (a) For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (1) “Academic Performance Index” or “API” means the Academic Performance Index established under Section 52052. (2) “CBEDS” means the California Basic Educational Data System. (3) “Funded school” means a school that is within a school district or chartering authority, receives funds allocated under this article, and complies with all applicable interim programs and alternative requirements described in this article. (4) The “High Priority Schools Grant Program” or “HPSGP” means the High Priority Schools Grant Program established under Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 52055.600). (5) “Secretary” means the Secretary for Education. (6) “Superintendent” means the Superintendent of Public Instruction. (b) Public schools and charter schools that are ranked in either decile 1 or 2 on the 2005 Academic Performance Index are eligible to receive funds under this article. (c) A school that is funded under the High Priority Schools Grant Program, has not met the annual growth target requirements under Section 52055.650, and is designated as a state sanctioned school is eligible to be funded under this article if the school undergoes a rigorous review directed by the Superintendent. (d) A school that is funded under the High Priority Schools Grant Program, and has met or is meeting the requirements of Section 52055.650, is eligible to receive funding under this article and the HPSGP if the school agrees to meet all accountability requirements of both programs. (e) A school that is funded under this article and continues to meet the program and achievement requirements of this article shall be funded annually through the 2013–14 fiscal year. (f) The funds appropriated pursuant to this article may be expended for any purpose identified under the schoolsite’s Single Plan for Pupil Achievement established under Section 64001. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
52055.730.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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The Superintendent must invite eligible school districts and chartering authorities to participate, notify them about eligibility, requirements, deadlines, and other needed information, and manage the application review and recommendation process for funding under this article.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.730. (a) The Superintendent shall identify and invite school districts and chartering authorities that have eligible schools to participate in the program established under this article. (b) The Superintendent shall notify school districts and chartering authorities at the earliest possible date of all of the following: (1) Schoolsites in the district or of a chartering authority that are eligible to receive funding pursuant to this article. (2) The program and accountability requirements for schools that receive funding pursuant to this article. (3) The deadlines for the submission of documents necessary to receive funding pursuant to this article. (4) Any other information the Superintendent deems necessary to implement this article. (c) The Superintendent shall specify the manner in which school districts and chartering authorities shall submit applications to receive funding pursuant to this article. It is the intent of the Legislature that this submission process be as simple as possible, use easily available data, and include the requirements of this article. (d) On or before June 30, 2007, the Superintendent, in consultation with interested parties, shall develop a uniform process that can be used to calculate average experience for purposes of reporting, analyzing, or evaluating the distribution of classroom teaching experience in grades, schoolsites, or subjects across the district. The uniform process shall include an index that uses the 2005–06 California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) Professional Assignment Information Form (PAIF), including any necessary corrections, as the base-reporting year to evaluate annual improvements of the funded schools toward balancing the index of teaching experience. The index shall be approved by the Superintendent. The uniform process shall designate teaching experience beyond 10 years as 10 years. (e) The Superintendent shall make applications submitted pursuant to subdivision (c) available for review by the president of the state board or his or her designee. The Superintendent, and the president of the state board or his or her designee, shall review the applications and select the schools for recommendation to the state board within 30 days after the date the application is submitted to the Superintendent. (f) After reviewing applications submitted pursuant to subdivision (c), the Superintendent and the president of the state board or his or her designee, jointly shall submit the recommendations for schools to be funded to the state board for approval. The recommendations shall ensure a wide geographic distribution of funded schools across urban, rural, and suburban areas of the state. Schools selected should also represent a diverse distribution of grade levels. If the Superintendent and the president of the state board or his or her designee cannot complete the review and recommendation process in the time provided, the Superintendent shall submit recommendations to the state board. (g) To the maximum extent possible the Superintendent and the state board shall recommend and approve sufficient schools to use all available funds. A school selected in the first year shall continue in the program unless it is terminated pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 52055.740, it declines to participate, or there is evidence of fraud or fiscal irregularities. (h) In approving the recommendations for funding from the Superintendent and the president of the state board or his or her designee, the state board also shall verify that the funded schools represent the required balance, geographic distribution, and diverse distribution of grade levels. (i) The Superintendent shall perform the duties of a county superintendent of schools pursuant to this article for funded schools in those counties in which a single school district operates. The Superintendent may delegate this responsibility to a county superintendent of schools in the region in which the single district county is located. (j) The Superintendent and the president of the state board or his or her designee may select not more than two county offices of education to provide regional technical support, document best practices, and provide information regarding those practices and other support information to schools, school districts, and chartering authorities. It is the intent of the Legislature that these activities be merged to the maximum extent feasible with other state and federally funded activities with similar requirements. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 347, Sec. 24. (SB 942) Effective January 1, 2012.)
52055.740.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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Funded schools must meet specified class-size, teacher-quality, progress, and reporting requirements, and the county superintendent must review compliance each year.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.740. (a) For each funded school, the county superintendent of schools for the county in which the school is located shall annually review the school and its data to determine if the school has met all of the following program requirements by the school by the end of the third full year of funding: (1) Meet all of the following class size requirements: (A) For kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, no more than 20 pupils per class, as set forth in the Class Size Reduction Program (Chapter 6.10 (commencing with Section 52120)). (B) For self-contained classrooms in grades 4 to 8, inclusive, an average classroom size that is the lesser of clause (i) or (ii), as follows: (i) At least five pupils fewer per classroom than was the average in 2006–07. (ii) An average of 25 pupils per classroom. (iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, average classroom size shall be calculated at the grade level based on the number of self-contained classrooms in that grade at the schoolsite. If the self-contained classrooms at the school averaged fewer than 25 pupils per classroom during the 2005–06 school year, that lower average shall be used as the “average in 2006–07” for purposes of this subparagraph. A school that receives funding under this article shall not have a self-contained classroom in grades 4 to 8, inclusive, with more than 27 pupils regardless of its average classroom size. (C) For classes in English language arts, reading, mathematics, science, or history and social science courses in grades 4 to 12, inclusive, an average classroom size that is the lesser of clause (i) or (ii), as follows: (i) At least five pupils fewer per classroom than was the average in 2006–07. (ii) An average of 25 pupils per classroom. (iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, average classroom size shall be calculated at the grade level based on the number of subject-specific classrooms in that grade at the schoolsite. If the subject-specific classrooms at the school averaged fewer than 25 pupils per classroom during the 2005–06 school year, that lower average shall be used as the “average in 2006–07” for purposes of this subparagraph. A school that receives funding under this article shall not have a class in English language arts, reading, mathematics, science, or history and social science in grades 4 to 12, inclusive, with more than 27 pupils regardless of its average classroom size. (D) Not increase any other class sizes in the school above the size used during the 2005–06 school year. If a funded school has a low-enrollment innovative class, it may increase the number of pupils in that class to a number that does not exceed the schoolwide average. (2) In high schools, have a pupil-to-counselor ratio of no more than 300 to 1. Each counselor shall hold a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (3) Ensure that each teacher in the school, including intern teachers, shall be highly qualified in accordance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6301 et seq.). (4) Using the index established under Section 52055.730, have an average experience of classroom teachers in the school equal to or exceeding the average for the school district for this type of school. (5) Exceed the API growth target for the school averaged over the first three full years of funding. Beginning in the fifth year of participation, funded schools shall meet their annual API growth targets. If the school fails to meet its annual growth target, the school shall continue to receive funding pursuant to this article, but shall be subject to state review, assistance, and timeline requirements pursuant to the HPSGP under Section 52055.650. The schoolsite administrator shall not automatically be reassigned based solely on that failure. (b) For each funded school, the county superintendent of schools for the county in which the school is located shall annually review the school and its data to determine if the school has met all of the following interim requirements: (1) Be at least one-third of the way toward meeting each of the program requirements specified in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, of subdivision (a) by the end of the first full year of funding. (2) Be at least two-thirds of the way toward meeting each of the program requirements specified in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, of subdivision (a) by the end of the second full year of funding, and achieve full implementation by the end of the third full year and for each year thereafter. (3) Have provided professional development to at least one-third of teachers and instructional paraprofessionals in the school annually. (4) Meet all of the requirements of the settlement agreement in Williams v. State of California (Case Number CGC-00-312236 of the Superior Court for the County of San Francisco), including, among other things, the requirements regarding teachers, instructional materials, and school facilities, by the end of the first full year of funding, and in each year of funding thereafter. (c) (1) If a county superintendent of schools determines that a funded school has not substantially met the requirements of subdivision (b) after the first or second full year of funding, or any alternative program requirements approved under Section 52055.760, he or she shall notify the Superintendent. If all of the interim and final requirements are not met by the end of any subsequent school year, the Superintendent shall terminate funding for that school. (2) If the Superintendent terminates funding under this subdivision, the Superintendent shall provide advance notice to the district that is sufficient to allow the district a reasonable amount of time to make staff and other cost adjustments necessitated by the termination. The Superintendent shall provide the district with funds sufficient to cover the staff and other cost adjustments. (d) A school district or chartering authority that includes a participating school or schools for which funding is terminated pursuant to subdivision (c) may appeal that action to the state board. The state board shall order the reinstatement of funding if, on appeal, the school district or chartering authority demonstrates that the data upon which the county superintendent of schools relied is in error and that the school in question can fully demonstrate its compliance with the applicable requirements. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
52055.750.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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A funded school district or chartering authority must meet the article’s program requirements, provide requested data, support professional development, and help funded schools meet accountability goals.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.750. (a) A school district or chartering authority that receives funding pursuant to this article shall agree to do all of the following for each funded school within its jurisdiction: (1) Comply with the program requirements of this article and require that each funded schoolsite complete and meet the criteria of an academic review process that includes the elements of the school assistance and intervention team review process described in Section 52055.51, as that section read on January 1, 2013. (2) Ensure that funded schools meet the requirements of this article. (3) Ensure that each school administrator in a funded school is confirmed to have exemplary qualifications and experience by the end of the first full year of funding and in each year of funding thereafter. Those qualifications shall include the ability to support the success of all pupils by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community as well as the ability to advocate, nurture, and sustain a school culture and instructional program that is conducive to pupils learning and staff professional growth. The school district or chartering authority shall provide for high quality professional development for each administrator through leadership training, coaching, and mentoring and shall take all reasonable steps to maintain stable school leadership in schools that receive funding pursuant to this article. To the extent appropriate, the professional development shall be similar in quality and rigor to that provided pursuant to the Administrator Training Program under Article 4.6 (commencing with Section 44510) of Chapter 3 of Part 25. (4) Provide all fiscal and evaluation data requested by the Superintendent for initial approval, annual reviews, and reports. (5) Comply with subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, of Section 52055.630, as that section read on January 1, 2013, and in the same manner consult with the exclusive representative of classified employees. (6) Assist eligible schools in developing and carrying out a plan to implement the provisions of this article to ensure the school district’s plan supports the work of the school. (7) Agree to focus on conditions that improve instruction and achievement in funded schools. (8) Express its full understanding that not meeting annual and final program and academic achievement requirements under this article will result in the termination of funding. (9) Ensure that the funds received on behalf of funded schools are expended on that school, except that during the first partial year of funding school districts may use funding under this article for facilities necessary to meet the class size reduction requirements of this article, if all funds are spent on funded schools within the school district. (10) Use the uniform process recommended by the Superintendent pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 52055.730 to ensure that the average teaching experience of the classroom teachers in funded schools is equal to or greater than the average teaching experience of classroom teachers in the school district as a whole. (b) If not expressly prohibited by federal law, a school district or chartering authority on behalf of a funded school is exempt from requirements imposed on the use of state categorical or federal funds in the consolidated application, except those funds related to economic impact aid, if those funds are identified in the revised plan of Section 52055.755. Funded schools are exempt from all program requirements associated with funds in the consolidated application, except requirements regarding parent advisory committees, schoolsite councils, and special education. Funds provided under the economic aid program shall not be used to implement this program. (c) Each funded school shall ensure that each teacher in a subject-specific classroom or teaching covered subjects participates in professional development that is made available by the school district or the schoolsite councils, is developed in a collaborative process with interested parties, and is articulated in an improvement plan. For purposes of this article, professional development activities may include collaboration time for teachers to develop new instructional lessons or analyze pupil data, mentoring projects for new teachers, or extra support for teachers to improve practice. At a minimum, appropriate professional development for the site shall be part of a coherent plan that combines school activities within the school, including, but not limited to, lesson study or coteaching, and external learning opportunities that meet all of the following criteria: (1) Are related to the academic subjects taught. (2) Provide time to meet and work with other teachers. (3) Support instruction and pupil learning to improve instruction in a manner that is consistent with academic content standards. (4) Include an average of 40 hours per teacher per year. (d) At a minimum, professional development in a self-contained classroom shall include content regarding mathematics, science, English language arts, reading, and English language development. Professional development for teachers teaching subject specific courses shall include the specific subject and English language development. To the extent appropriate the professional development shall be similar in quality and rigor to the training provided under the Mathematics and Reading Professional Development Program in Article 3 (commencing with Section 99230) of Chapter 5 of Part 65 of Division 14 of Title 3. (e) On or before the end of the first three years of full funding, funded schools shall do the following: (1) Increase actual pupil attendance, as compared with monthly enrollment in the school. (2) For secondary schools, increase graduation rates as described in Section 52055.640. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 47, Sec. 101. (AB 97) Effective July 1, 2013.)
52055.755.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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Each funded school must revise its plan, with assistance from the school district, the chartering authority, or regional assistance when appropriate.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.755. With assistance from the school district or the chartering authority, or, where appropriate, with regional assistance provided under subdivision (j) of Section 52055.730, each funded school shall revise its plan adopted pursuant to Section 64001. The revised plan shall do all of the following: (a) Include funds available pursuant to this article, including, but not limited to, the categorical funds described in subdivision (b) of Section 52055.750, unless expressly excluded under that section. (b) Describe the manner in which the requirements of this act will be met. (c) Focus on instructional improvement and improving instructional conditions. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
52055.760.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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School districts and chartering authorities may seek approval to use alternative program requirements, subject to stated criteria and limits.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.760. (a) A school district or chartering authority may apply for authority from the Superintendent to use alternative program requirements if the district or authority demonstrates that compliance with alternative program requirements would provide a higher level of academic achievement among pupils than compliance with the interim and program requirements of this article. (b) Alternative program requirements may be used to serve no more than 15 percent of the pupils funded pursuant to this article. Alternative programs shall serve the entire school. (c) A school district or chartering authority may use alternative program requirements at a funded school if all the following criteria are satisfied: (1) The proposed alternative requirements are based on reliable data and are consistent with sound scientifically based research consistent with subdivision (j) of Section 44757.5 on effective practices. (2) The costs of complying with the proposed alternative requirements do not exceed the amount of funding received by the school district or chartering authority pursuant to this article. (3) Funded schools agree to comply with the alternative program requirements and be subject to the termination procedures specified in subdivision (c) of Section 52055.740. Funded schools with alternative programs shall also be required to exceed the API growth target for the school averaged over the first three fully funded years and annually thereafter. (4) The Superintendent and the president of the state board or his or her designee jointly have reviewed the proposed alternative funded schools of the school district or chartering authority for purposes of this section and have recommended to the state board for its approval those schools, using the same process as for the regular program recommendations. (d) The Superintendent shall give priority for approval of schools with alternative programs to any school serving any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, that has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Superintendent and the president of the state board or his or her designee that the school cannot decrease class sizes as required under this article due to extraordinary issues relating to facilities, or due to the adverse impact of the requirements of this program, if implemented in the school, on the eligibility of the school district for state school facility funding. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 347, Sec. 25. (SB 942) Effective January 1, 2012.)
52055.765.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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The department must produce progress reports and a final evaluation of the program, give a report and recommendations to the Legislature and Governor, include pupil achievement data, and may use certain funds or resources to do this.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.765. (a) The department shall perform, or contract with an independent evaluator to perform, all of the following: (1) Compose a progress report on or before January 1, 2010, and a second progress report on or before January 1, 2012, on the implementation of the program authorized under this article. (2) On or before January 1, 2014, conduct a final evaluation of the implementation of the program authorized under this article. (3) Provide a report to the Legislature and the Governor regarding the final evaluation completed under paragraph (2) and, in that report, make recommendations to continue, modify, or terminate the program by January 1, 2014, based upon the results in meeting the measurements described in subdivision (b). (b) The evaluation of the effectiveness of the program shall be based on effectiveness of strategies used by schools to implement the program and meet its accountability requirements pursuant to this article. (c) The reports shall include pupil achievement data, disaggregated by subgroups, as required by the Academic Performance Index. (d) The department may use resources provided pursuant to subdivision (j) of Section 52055.770, or funds allocated in the annual Budget Act, for the purposes of carrying out the requirements of this section. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
52055.770.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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This section sets funding rates for school districts and chartering authorities, and directs how several education appropriations must be allocated.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.770. (a) School districts and chartering authorities shall receive funding at the following rate, on behalf of funded schools: (1) For kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, five hundred dollars ($500) per enrolled pupil in funded schools. (2) For grades 4 to 8, inclusive, nine hundred dollars ($900) per enrolled pupil in funded schools. (3) For grades 9 to 12, inclusive, one thousand dollars ($1,000) per enrolled pupil in funded schools. (b) For purposes of subdivision (a), enrollment of a pupil in a funded school in the prior fiscal year shall be based on data from the CBEDS. For the 2007–08 fiscal year, the funded rates shall be reduced to reflect the percentage difference in the total amounts appropriated for purposes of this section in that year compared to the amounts appropriated for purposes of this section in the 2008–09 fiscal year. (c) The following amounts are hereby appropriated from the General Fund for the purposes set forth in subdivision (g): (1) For the 2007–08 fiscal year, three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000), to be allocated as follows: (A) Thirty-two million dollars ($32,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section B of the State School Fund for allocation by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to community colleges for the purpose of providing funding to the community colleges to improve and expand career technical education in public secondary education and lower division public higher education pursuant to Section 88532, including the hiring of additional faculty to expand the number of career technical education programs and course offerings. (B) Two hundred sixty-eight million dollars ($268,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent pursuant to this article. (2) For each of the 2008–09 and 2011–12 fiscal years, four hundred fifty million dollars ($450,000,000) per fiscal year, to be allocated as follows: (A) Forty-eight million dollars ($48,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section B of the State School Fund for allocation by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to community colleges as required under subdivision (e) for the 2008–09 fiscal year, and under subdivision (f) for the 2011–12 fiscal year. (B) Four hundred two million dollars ($402,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent pursuant to this article. (3) For the 2009–10 fiscal year, thirty million dollars ($30,000,000), to be allocated for transfer by the Controller to Section B of the State School Fund for allocation by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to community colleges as required under subdivision (e). (4) For the 2010–11 fiscal year, four hundred twenty million dollars ($420,000,000), to be allocated as follows: (A) Eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section B of the State School Fund for allocation by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to community colleges as required under subdivision (e). (B) Four hundred two million dollars ($402,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent pursuant to this article. (5) For the 2014–15 fiscal year, four hundred nine million six hundred fourteen thousand dollars ($409,614,000), the amount determined by the Director of Finance to be the amount of the difference between the sum of amounts appropriated under paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, and Section 41207.6, and the total fiscal settlement agreed to by the parties in California Teachers Association, et al. v. Arnold Schwarzenegger (Super. Ct., Sacramento County, 2006, No. 05CS01165), to be allocated pursuant to subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive. The sum of all fiscal years of funding provided pursuant to this section and Section 41207.6 shall not exceed the total funds agreed to by those parties, in accordance with both of the following: (A) Forty-eight million dollars ($48,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section B of the State School Fund for allocation by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to community colleges as required under subdivision (d) of Section 52055.780. (B) (i) Two hundred sixty-seven million dollars ($267,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent pursuant to this article. (ii) Notwithstanding any other law, funds appropriated for the 2014–15 fiscal year pursuant to clause (i) that are not allocated to schools with kindergarten or grades 1 to 12, inclusive, due to program termination or otherwise, shall be reallocated within the fiscal year for purposes of this article. The amount reallocated shall be distributed based on the proportionate share of funding each school that was funded received pursuant to this paragraph for the 2014–15 fiscal year. (C) Ninety-four million six hundred fourteen thousand dollars ($94,614,000) for transfer by the Controller to the School Facilities Emergency Repair Account pursuant to Section 17592.71. (6) Commencing with the 2010–11 fiscal year, payments made pursuant to this subdivision shall be made only on or after October 8 of each fiscal year. (d) The sum transferred under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) for the 2008–09 fiscal year shall be allocated by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges as follows: (1) Thirty-eight million dollars ($38,000,000) to the community colleges for the purpose of providing funding to the community colleges to improve and expand career technical education in public secondary education and lower division public higher education pursuant to Section 88532, including the hiring of additional faculty to expand the number of career technical education programs and course offerings. (2) Ten million dollars ($10,000,000) to the community colleges for the purpose of providing one-time block grants to community college districts to be used for one-time items of expenditure, including, but not limited to, the following purposes: (A) Physical plant, scheduled maintenance, deferred maintenance, and special repairs. (B) Instructional materials and support. (C) Instructional equipment, including equipment related to career technical education, with priority for nursing program equipment. (D) Library materials. (E) Technology infrastructure. (F) Hazardous substances abatement, cleanup, and repair. (G) Architectural barrier removal. (H) State-mandated local programs. (3) The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall allocate the amount allocated pursuant to paragraph (2) to community college districts on an equal amount per actual full-time equivalent student (FTES) reported for the prior fiscal year, except that each community college district shall be allocated an amount not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), and the equal amount per unit of FTES shall be computed accordingly. (4) Funds allocated under paragraph (2) shall supplement and not supplant existing expenditures and may not be counted as the community college district contribution for physical plant projects and instructional material purchases funded in Item 6870-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the annual Budget Act. (e) For each of the 2011–12 and 2014–15 fiscal years, the sum transferred pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) and subparagraph (A) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (c) shall be allocated by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to the community colleges for the purpose of improving and expanding career technical education in public secondary education and lower division public higher education pursuant to Section 88532, including the hiring of additional faculty to expand the number of career technical education programs and course offerings. (f) The appropriations made under subdivision (c) and the amount specified in Section 41207.6 are for the purpose of discharging in full the minimum state educational funding obligation to school districts and community college districts pursuant to Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution and Chapter 213 of the Statutes of 2004 for the 2004–05 fiscal year, and the outstanding maintenance factor for the 2005–06 fiscal year resulting from this additional payment of the Chapter 213 amount for the 2004–05 fiscal year. (g) For purposes of making the computations required by Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution, including computation of the state’s minimum funding obligation to school districts and community college districts in subsequent fiscal years, the first one billion six hundred twenty million nine hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars ($1,620,928,000) in appropriations made pursuant to subdivision (c) and the amount specified in Section 41207.6 shall be deemed to be “General Fund revenues appropriated for school districts,” as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 41202 and “General Fund Revenues appropriated for community college districts,” as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 41202, for the 2004–05 fiscal year and included within the “total allocations to school districts and community college districts from General Fund proceeds of taxes appropriated pursuant to Article XIII B,” as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 41202, for that fiscal year. The remaining appropriations made pursuant to subdivision (c) and the amount specified in Section 41207.6 shall be deemed to be “General Fund revenues appropriated for school districts,” as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 41202, and “General Fund revenues appropriated for community college districts,” as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 41202, for the 2005–06 fiscal year and included within the “total allocations to school districts and community college districts from General Fund proceeds of taxes appropriated pursuant to Article XIII B,” as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 41202, for that fiscal year. (h) From funds appropriated under subdivision (c), the Superintendent shall provide both of the following: (1) Not more than two million dollars ($2,000,000) annually to county superintendents of schools to carry out the requirements of this article, allocated in a manner similar to that created to carry out the new duties of those superintendents under the settlement agreement in the case of Williams v. California (Super. Ct. San Francisco, No. CGC-00-312236). (2) Five million dollars ($5,000,000) in the 2007–08 fiscal year to support regional assistance under Section 52055.730. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Superintendent and the president of the state board or his or her designee, along with county offices of education, seek foundational and other financial support to sustain and expand these services. Funds provided under this paragraph that are not expended in the 2007–08 fiscal year shall be reappropriated for use in subsequent fiscal years for the same purpose. (i) Notwithstanding any other law, funds appropriated under subdivision (c) but not allocated to schools with kindergarten or grades 1 to 12, inclusive, in a fiscal year, due to program termination in any year or otherwise, shall be reappropriated in furtherance of the purposes of this article. First priority for those amounts shall be to provide cost-of-living increases and enrollment growth adjustments to funded schools. (j) The sum of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to the department to fund 3.0 positions to implement this article. Funding provided under this subdivision is not part of funds provided pursuant to subdivision (c). (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 32, Sec. 40. (SB 858) Effective June 20, 2014.)
52055.780.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. )
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This section sets school funding rates and requires specified state officials to transfer and allocate appropriated funds.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3.7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [52055.700 - 52055.780] ( Article 3.7 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 751, Sec. 2. ) ## 52055.780. (a) School districts and chartering authorities shall receive funding at the following rate, on behalf of funded schools: (1) For kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, five hundred dollars ($500) per enrolled pupil in funded schools. (2) For grades 4 to 8, inclusive, nine hundred dollars ($900) per enrolled pupil in funded schools. (3) For grades 9 to 12, inclusive, one thousand dollars ($1,000) per enrolled pupil in funded schools. (b) For purposes of subdivision (a), enrollment of a pupil in a funded school in the prior fiscal year shall be based on data from the CBEDS. (c) For the 2012–13 fiscal year, three hundred sixty-one million dollars ($361,000,000) is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to be allocated as follows: (1) Forty-eight million dollars ($48,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section B of the State School Fund for allocation by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to community colleges as required under subdivision (d). (2) Three hundred thirteen million dollars ($313,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent pursuant to this article. (3) Payments made pursuant to this subdivision shall be made only on or after October 8 of the 2012–13 fiscal year. (d) The sum transferred pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) shall be allocated by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to the community colleges for the purpose of improving and expanding career technical education in public secondary education and lower division public higher education pursuant to Section 88532, including the hiring of additional faculty to expand the number of career technical education programs and course offerings. (e) For the 2013–14 fiscal year, three hundred sixty-one million dollars ($361,000,000) is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to be allocated as follows: (1) Forty-eight million dollars ($48,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section B of the State School Fund for allocation by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to community colleges as required under subdivision (d). (2) Three hundred thirteen million dollars ($313,000,000) for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent pursuant to this article. (f) From funds appropriated under subdivision (c), the Superintendent shall provide not more than two million dollars ($2,000,000) to county superintendents of schools to carry out the requirements of this article, allocated in a manner similar to that created to carry out the new duties of those superintendents under the settlement agreement in the case of Williams v. California (Super. Ct. San Francisco, No. CGC–00–312236). (g) For purposes of making the computations required by Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution, including computation of the state’s minimum funding obligation to school districts and community college districts in subsequent fiscal years, the appropriations made pursuant to subdivisions (c) and (e) shall be deemed to be “General Fund revenues appropriated for school districts,” as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 41202 and “General Fund revenues appropriated for community college districts,” as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 41202, for the 2012–13 and 2013–14 fiscal years and included within the “total allocations to school districts and community college districts from General Fund proceeds of taxes appropriated pursuant to Article XIII B,” as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 41202, for that fiscal year. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 575, Sec. 3. (SB 1028) Effective September 26, 2012.)
52059.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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A single statewide system of support is established for local educational agencies and schools, and it is intended to help those agencies build capacity in several listed ways.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52059.5. (a) A single system for providing support to local educational agencies and schools pursuant to this article and for federal programs pursuant to the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6301 et seq.) is hereby established. (b) The purpose of this statewide system of support is to build the capacity of local educational agencies to do all of the following: (1) Support the continuous improvement of pupil performance within the state priorities as described in Sections 52060 and 52066. (2) Address the gaps in achievement between pupil subgroups as described in Section 52052. (3) Improve outreach and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that goals, actions, and services as described in school district and county office of education local control and accountability plans reflect the needs of pupils and the community, especially for historically underrepresented or low-achieving populations. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 61. (AB 1808) Effective June 27, 2018.)
5206.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A unified school district meeting certain boundary or attendance thresholds is treated as a city school district governed by a city board of education.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 5206. Whenever a unified school district has within its boundaries a chartered city or a city with a population of more than 8,000 or whenever the average daily attendance of a unified school district is 1,500 or more, for all purposes the district shall be deemed a city school district governed by a city board of education and the governing board thereof shall be deemed a city board of education. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
52060.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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School district governing boards must adopt a local control and accountability plan by July 1, 2014, update it yearly, include required template information, and consult specified stakeholders when developing it.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52060. (a) On or before July 1, 2014, the governing board of each school district shall adopt a local control and accountability plan using a template adopted by the state board. (b) A local control and accountability plan adopted by the governing board of a school district shall be effective for a period of three years, and shall be updated on or before July 1 of each year. (c) A local control and accountability plan adopted by the governing board of a school district shall include, for the school district and each school within the school district, all of the information specified in the template adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 52064. (d) All of the following are state priorities for purposes of a school district’s local control and accountability plan: (1) The degree to which the teachers of the school district are appropriately assigned in accordance with Section 44258.9, and fully credentialed in the subject areas, and, for the pupils they are teaching, every pupil in the school district has sufficient access to the standards-aligned instructional materials as determined pursuant to Section 60119, and school facilities are maintained in good repair, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 17002. (2) Implementation of the academic content and performance standards adopted by the state board, including how the programs and services will enable English learners to access the common core academic content standards adopted pursuant to Section 60605.8 and the English language development standards adopted pursuant to former Section 60811.3, as that section read on June 30, 2013, or former Section 60811.4, as that section read on June 30, 2016, for purposes of gaining academic content knowledge and English language proficiency. (3) (A) Parental involvement and family engagement, including efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each individual schoolsite, and including how the school district will promote parental participation in programs for unduplicated pupils and individuals with exceptional needs. (B) Family engagement may include, but need not be limited to, efforts by the school district and each individual schoolsite to apply research-based practices, such as welcoming all families into the school community, engaging in effective two-way communication, supporting pupil success, and empowering families to advocate for equity and access. Family engagement may include, but need not be limited to, treating families as partners to inform, influence, and create practices and programs that support pupil success and collaboration with families and the broader community, expand pupil learning opportunities and community services, and promote civic participation. (4) Pupil achievement, as measured by all of the following, as applicable: (A) Statewide assessments administered pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 60640) of Chapter 5 of Part 33 or any subsequent assessment, as certified by the state board. (B) The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University. (C) The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for career technical education sequences or programs of study that align with state board-approved career technical education standards and frameworks, including, but not limited to, those described in subdivision (a) of Section 52302, subdivision (a) of Section 52372.5, or paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 54692. (D) The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed both types of courses described in subparagraphs (B) and (C). (E) The percentage of English learner pupils who make progress toward English proficiency as measured by the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California or any subsequent assessment of English proficiency, as certified by the state board. (F) The English learner reclassification rate. (G) The percentage of pupils who have passed an advanced placement examination with a score of 3 or higher. (H) The percentage of pupils who demonstrate college preparedness pursuant to the Early Assessment Program, as described in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 99300) of Part 65 of Division 14 of Title 3, or any subsequent assessment of college preparedness. (5) Pupil engagement, as measured by all of the following, as applicable: (A) School attendance rates. (B) Chronic absenteeism rates. (C) Middle school dropout rates. (D) High school dropout rates. (E) High school graduation rates. (6) School climate, as measured by all of the following, as applicable: (A) Pupil suspension rates. (B) Pupil expulsion rates. (C) Other local measures, including surveys of pupils, parents, and teachers on the sense of safety and school connectedness. (7) The extent to which pupils have access to, and are enrolled in, a broad course of study that includes all of the subject areas described in Section 51210 and subdivisions (a) to (i), inclusive, of Section 51220, as applicable, including the programs and services developed and provided to unduplicated pupils and individuals with exceptional needs, and the programs and services that are provided to benefit these pupils as a result of the funding received pursuant to Section 42238.02, as implemented by Section 42238.03. (8) Pupil outcomes, if available, in the subject areas described in Section 51210 and subdivisions (a) to (i), inclusive, of Section 51220, as applicable. (e) For purposes of the descriptions required by subdivision (b) of Section 52064, the governing board of a school district may consider qualitative information, including, but not limited to, findings that result from school quality reviews conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 52052 or any other reviews. (f) To the extent practicable, data reported in a local control and accountability plan shall be reported in a manner consistent with how information is reported on the California School Dashboard maintained by the department pursuant to Section 52064.5. (g) The governing board of a school district shall consult with teachers, principals, administrators, other school personnel, local bargaining units of the school district, parents, and pupils in developing a local control and accountability plan. (h) A school district may identify local priorities, goals in regard to the local priorities, and the method for measuring the school district’s progress toward achieving those goals. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 783, Sec. 1. (AB 1240) Effective January 1, 2020.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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A school district must update its local control and accountability plan by July 1, 2015, and every year after that.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52061. On or before July 1, 2015, and each year thereafter, a school district shall update the local control and accountability plan. The annual update shall be developed using a template adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 52064 and shall include all of the information specified in the template. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 426, Sec. 22. (AB 1840) Effective September 17, 2018.)
52062.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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School district leaders must follow several notice, review, hearing, and adoption steps before a governing board considers a local control and accountability plan or annual update.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52062. (a) Before the governing board of a school district considers the adoption of a local control and accountability plan or an annual update to the local control and accountability plan, all of the following shall occur: (1) The superintendent of the school district shall present the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan to the applicable committees pursuant to Section 52063 for review and comment. The superintendent of the school district shall respond, in writing, to comments received from the parent advisory committee. (2) The superintendent of the school district shall present the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan to the English learner parent advisory committee established pursuant to Section 52063, if applicable, for review and comment. The superintendent of the school district shall respond, in writing, to comments received from the English learner parent advisory committee. (3) The superintendent of the school district shall notify members of the public of the opportunity to submit written comments regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan, using the most efficient method of notification possible. This paragraph shall not require a school district to produce printed notices or to send notices by mail. The superintendent of the school district shall ensure that all written notifications related to the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan are provided consistent with Section 48985. (4) The superintendent of the school district shall review school plans submitted pursuant to Section 64001 for schools within the school district and ensure that the specific actions included in the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan are consistent with strategies included in the school plans submitted pursuant to Section 64001. (5) The superintendent of the school district shall consult with its special education local plan area administrator or administrators to determine that specific actions for individuals with exceptional needs are included in the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan, and are consistent with strategies included in the annual assurances support plan for the education of individuals with exceptional needs. (6) (A) The superintendent of the school district shall present a report on the annual update to the local control and accountability plan and the local control funding formula budget overview for parents on or before February 28 of each year as part of a nonconsent item at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board of the school district. (B) The report shall include both of the following: (i) All available midyear outcome data related to metrics identified in the current year’s local control and accountability plan. (ii) All available midyear expenditure and implementation data on all actions identified in the current year’s local control and accountability plan. (b) (1) A governing board of a school district shall hold at least one public hearing to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan. The agenda for the public hearing shall be posted at least 72 hours before the public hearing and shall include the location where the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan will be available for public inspection. The public hearing shall be held at the same meeting as the public hearing required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 42127. (2) A governing board of a school district shall adopt a local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan in a public meeting. This meeting shall be held after, but not on the same day as, the public hearing held pursuant to paragraph (1). This meeting shall be the same meeting as that during which the governing board of the school district adopts a budget pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 42127. (c) A governing board of a school district may adopt revisions to a local control and accountability plan during the period the local control and accountability plan is in effect. A governing board of a school district may only adopt a revision to a local control and accountability plan if it follows the process to adopt a local control and accountability plan pursuant to this section and the revisions are adopted in a public meeting. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 70. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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School district governing boards must set up certain advisory committees, including a parent advisory committee and, for middle or high school districts, a student advisory committee; an English learner parent advisory committee is required when enrollment thresholds are met.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52063. (a) (1) The governing board of a school district shall establish a parent advisory committee to provide advice to the governing board of the school district and the superintendent of the school district regarding the requirements of this article. (2) A parent advisory committee shall include parents or legal guardians of currently enrolled pupils in the school district to whom one or more of the definitions in Section 42238.01 apply, and parents or legal guardians of currently enrolled pupils with disabilities in the school district. (3) A parent advisory committee of a school district serving middle school or high school pupils shall include at least two pupils as full members. The pupils shall serve for a renewable term of one full school year. (4) This subdivision shall not require the governing board of a school district serving middle school or high school pupils to include two pupil members on the parent advisory committee if the governing board of the school district establishes or has already established a student advisory committee pursuant to subdivision (b). (5) This subdivision shall not require the governing board of the school district to establish a new parent advisory committee if the governing board of the school district already has established a parent advisory committee that meets the requirements of this subdivision, including any committee established to meet the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95), pursuant to Section 1116 of Subpart 1 of Part A of Title I of that act. (b) (1) The governing board of a school district serving middle school or high school pupils shall establish a student advisory committee to provide advice to the governing board of the school district and the superintendent of the school district regarding the requirements of this article. (2) This subdivision shall not require the governing board of a school district serving middle school or high school pupils to establish a new student advisory committee if the governing board of the school district already has established a student advisory committee that meets the requirements of this subdivision, or has two established pupil positions on the parent advisory committee pursuant to subdivision (a). (c) (1) The governing board of a school district shall establish an English learner parent advisory committee if the enrollment of the school district includes at least 15 percent English learners and the school district enrolls at least 50 pupils who are English learners. (2) This subdivision shall not require the governing board of the school district to establish a new English learner parent advisory committee if the governing board of the school district already has established a committee that meets the requirements of this subdivision. (d) A school district shall take into consideration that the pupil members of a parent advisory committee or student advisory committee represent the diversity of the school district’s pupils, including geographical, socioeconomic, cultural, physical, and educational diversity. Particular effort should be made to reach out to at-risk or disadvantaged pupils to serve as members of a parent advisory committee or student advisory committee, as their participation will provide keen insight into many of the issues that pupils face in their day-to-day lives. (e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2024. (Repealed (in Sec. 2) and added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 922, Sec. 3. (SB 997) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative July 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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The state board must adopt and update a template for local control and accountability plans, and school districts, county offices, and charter schools must use the plan to include required goals, actions, budgets, progress reporting, and other listed information.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52064. (a) On or before March 31, 2014, the state board shall adopt a template for a local control and accountability plan and an annual update to the local control and accountability plan for the following purposes: (1) For use by school districts to meet the requirements of Sections 52060 to 52063, inclusive. (2) For use by county superintendents of schools to meet the requirements of Sections 52066 to 52069, inclusive. (3) For use by charter schools to meet the requirements of Section 47606.5. (b) On or before January 31, 2022, the template adopted by the state board shall require the inclusion of all of the following information: (1) A description of the annual goals, for all pupils and each subgroup of pupils identified pursuant to Section 52052, to be achieved for each of the state priorities identified in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (c) of Section 47605, subparagraph (A) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (b) of Section 47605.6, subdivision (d) of Section 52060, or subdivision (d) of Section 52066, as applicable, and for any additional local priorities identified by the governing board of the school district, the county board of education, or in the charter school petition. For purposes of this article, a subgroup of pupils identified pursuant to Section 52052 shall be a numerically significant pupil subgroup as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 52052. (2) A description of the specific actions that the school district, county office of education, or charter school will take during each year of the local control and accountability plan to achieve the goals identified in paragraph (1), including actions to implement work related to technical assistance pursuant to Section 47607.3, 52071, 52071.5, 52072, or 52072.5. The specific actions shall not supersede the provisions of existing local collective bargaining agreements, if any, within the jurisdiction of the school district, county office of education, or charter school. (3) One or more summary tables listing and describing the budgeted expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year implementing each specific action included in the local control and accountability plan, including expenditures and specific actions for the ensuing fiscal year that will serve unduplicated pupils, as defined in Section 42238.02, including long-term English learners, and pupils redesignated as fluent English proficient. The summary table or tables shall include both of the following: (A) The total overall expenditures for all specific actions included in the local control and accountability plan, broken down by personnel and nonpersonnel expenditures. (B) The subtotals of expenditures for each specific action included in the local control and accountability plan broken down into the following categories: (i) Funds apportioned under the local control funding formula pursuant to Section 42238.02. (ii) All other state funds. (iii) All local funds. (iv) All federal funds. (4) One or more summary tables listing and describing all of the specific actions and budgeted expenditures in paragraph (3) that contribute to the demonstration that the school district, county office of education, or charter school will increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils in proportion to the increase in funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils, consistent with regulations adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 42238.07, grouped as follows: (A) Specific actions and budgeted expenditures provided to all pupils on a districtwide, countywide, or charterwide basis. (B) Specific actions and budgeted expenditures that are targeted only to one or more unduplicated pupil subgroups. For these specific actions, the description shall specify the unduplicated pupil subgroup or subgroups that are targeted by each specific action and, if not provided at all schools, the school or schools where the specific action is provided. (C) Only for school districts and county offices of education that operate more than one schoolsite, specific actions and budgeted expenditures provided to all pupils on a schoolwide basis, but only at schools serving certain grade spans or only at one or more schools. For these specific actions, the description shall specify the school or schools at which the specific action is provided. (5) An estimate of the funds to be apportioned in the ensuing fiscal year on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils and calculation of the percent the school district, county office of education, or charter school will increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils in proportion to the increase in funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils, consistent with regulations adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 42238.07. (6) (A) A demonstration that the school district, county office of education, or charter school will increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils in the ensuing fiscal year in proportion to the increase in funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils, consistent with regulations adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 42238.07. (B) As part of the demonstration required by subparagraph (A), the summary tables required by paragraph (4) shall demonstrate both of the following: (i) That the full proportionality obligation referenced in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 42238.07 is being met annually through the listed actions and services. (ii) Each action’s quantitative contribution toward the proportionality obligation as expenditures or its qualitative contribution as a percentage of increased or improved services for unduplicated pupils over and above the level of services provided to all pupils, consistent with the regulations adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 42238.07. (7) A review of the progress toward the goals included in the existing local control and accountability plan, a review of any changes in the applicability of the goals, an assessment of the effectiveness, or lack thereof, of the specific actions described in the existing local control and accountability plan toward achieving the goals, a description of changes to the specific actions and related expenditures or quality improvements the school district, county office of education, or charter school will make as a result of the review and assessment, and an update on progress implementing the specific actions in the current fiscal year, including estimated actual expenditures for the specific actions and actual quality improvements. (8) (A) The calculations required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 42238.07. (B) If applicable to the school district, county office of education, or charter school pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 42238.07, a description of the specific actions and related expenditures to be implemented using the funds specified in that paragraph, including a demonstration that the planned uses of those funds satisfy the requirements for specific actions to be considered as contributing toward meeting the increased or improved services requirement pursuant to regulations adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 42238.07. (9) A plan summary that includes general information about the school district, county office of education, or charter school and highlights of the local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan, including reflections on annual performance on the California School Dashboard authorized in Section 52064.5 and other local data and, as applicable, a summary of the work underway as part of technical assistance pursuant to Section 47607.3, 52071, 52071.5, 52072, or 52072.5. (10) A summary of the stakeholder engagement process, including stakeholders at schools generating funding pursuant to Section 42238.024, and how stakeholder engagement influenced the development of the adopted local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan. (11) For local educational agencies that receive concentration grant funding pursuant to Section 42238.02, a demonstration that the additional funding received as a result of the increased concentration grant add-on percent specified in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 42238.02 will be used to increase the number of credentialed staff, classified staff, or both of those, that provide direct services to pupils, including custodial staff, on school campuses with greater than 55-percent unduplicated pupil enrollment in the prior year as compared to the staff-to-pupil ratios at schools within the local educational agency with an unduplicated pupil enrollment in the prior year of 55 percent or less, if any. (c) If possible, the templates identified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) for use by county superintendents of schools shall allow a county superintendent of schools to develop a single local control and accountability plan that would also satisfy the requirements of Section 48926. (d) (1) The template for the local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan shall, to the greatest extent practicable, use language that is understandable and accessible to parents. The state board shall include instructions for school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to complete the local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan consistent with the requirements of this section. The state board may include more technical language in the instructions. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), the state board shall not require school districts, county offices of education, or charter schools to provide any information in addition to the information required pursuant to subdivision (b). (3) The state board may require the inclusion of additional information in the template in order to meet requirements of federal law, including meeting the requirements of Section 300.600 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (e) (1) The process of developing and annually updating the local control and accountability plan shall support school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools in comprehensive strategic planning, accountability, and improvement across the state priorities, particularly to address and reduce disparities in opportunities and outcomes between pupil groups indicated by the California School Dashboard, and any locally identified priorities through meaningful engagement with local stakeholders. (2) In developing the template for the local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan, the state board shall ensure that school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools track and report their progress annually on all state priorities, including the applicable metrics specified within each state priority and, for charter schools, in accordance with Section 47606.5. (3) For each action and budgeted expenditure provided to all pupils on a districtwide, countywide, or charterwide basis pursuant to Section 42238.07, one or more specific metrics to monitor the intended outcome of that action and budgeted expenditure shall be identified. (4) The instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) shall specify that school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools should prioritize the focus of the goals, specific actions, and related expenditures included within the local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan within one or more state priorities. The instructions shall further specify that school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools shall consider their performance on the state and local indicators, including their locally collected and reported data for the local indicators, that are included in the California School Dashboard authorized in Section 52064.5 in determining whether and how to prioritize the goals, specific actions, and related expenditures included within the local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan. (5) The instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) shall specify that school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools that have a numerically significant English learner pupil subgroup shall include specific actions in the local control and accountability plan related to, at a minimum, the language acquisition programs, as defined in Section 306, provided to pupils and professional development activities specific to English learners, including long-term English learners. (6) The instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) shall specify that beginning with local control and accountability plans for the 2024–25 school year, school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools shall include specific actions in the local control and accountability plan to address all instances where a school or pupil group within a local educational agency, or a pupil group within a school, receives the lowest performance level on one or more state indicators on the California School Dashboard. The results of the California School Dashboard in the year preceding the adoption of the local control and accountability plan shall determine the instances of low performance that shall apply for the three-year period in which the local control and accountability plan is in effect pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 52060 or subdivision (b) of Section 52066, as applicable. (7) The instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) shall specify that beginning with local control and accountability plans for the 2024–25 school year, local educational agencies receiving funding pursuant to Section 42238.024 shall include focused goals for each school generating funding pursuant to Section 42238.024. The focused goals shall address both of the following: (A) All pupil groups that have the lowest performance level on one or more state indicators on the California School Dashboard pursuant to Section 52064.5. (B) Any underlying issues in the credentialing, subject matter preparation, and retention of the school’s educators, if applicable. (8) The instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) shall specify that school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools shall change actions that have not proven effective over a three-year period. This shall include a description of changes that explain the reasons for lack of progress and how any changes to the action will result in a new or strengthened approach. (f) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (g), the state board shall adopt the template pursuant to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The state board may adopt emergency regulations for purposes of implementing this section. The adoption of emergency regulations shall be deemed an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the state board may adopt or revise the template in accordance with the requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). When adopting the template pursuant to the requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, the state board shall present the template at a regular meeting and may only take action to adopt the template at a subsequent regular meeting. This paragraph shall become inoperative on January 31, 2019. (g) Notwithstanding subdivision (f), revisions of the template for the local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan necessary to implement Assembly Bill 1808 and Assembly Bill 1840 of the 2017–18 Regular Session, legislation passed during the 2019–20 Regular Session, or Assembly Bill 130 of the 2021–22 Regular Session shall not be subject to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The state board may make necessary revisions to the template in accordance with the requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (h) Revisions to a template shall be approved by the state board by January 31 before the fiscal year during which the template is to be used by a school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school. (i) In developing the template, the state board shall take steps to minimize duplication of effort at the local level to the greatest extent possible. The adoption of a template or evaluation rubric by the state board shall not create a requirement for a governing board of a school district, a county board of education, or a governing body of a charter school to submit a local control and accountability plan to the state board, unless otherwise required by federal law. The Superintendent shall not require a local control and accountability plan to be submitted by a governing board of a school district or the governing body of a charter school to the state board. The state board may adopt a template or evaluation rubric that would authorize a school district or a charter school to submit to the state board only the sections of the local control and accountability plan required by federal law. (j) Notwithstanding any other law, the templates developed by the state board pursuant to this section, as it read on June 30, 2018, shall continue in effect until the state board adopts a new template pursuant to subdivision (b) on or before January 31, 2020, except that the state board may adopt revisions to those templates pursuant to subdivision (g) that are necessary to implement Assembly Bill 1808 of the 2017–18 Regular Session or meet federal requirements. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 62. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools must prepare an annual parent budget overview by July 1, 2019 and follow template and approval rules.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52064.1. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2019, and each year thereafter, each school district, county office of education, and charter school shall develop a summary document that shall be known as the local control funding formula budget overview for parents. (2) The local control funding formula budget overview for parents shall be developed in conjunction with, and attached as a cover to, the local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan adopted by the governing board of a school district pursuant to Section 52062, by a county board of education pursuant to Section 52068, or by a charter school pursuant to Section 47606.5. The local control funding formula budget overview for parents, local control and accountability plan, and annual update to the local control and accountability plan shall comprise a single document for purposes of the posting requirements described in Section 52065. (b) The local control funding formula budget overview for parents shall include all of the following information for the school district, county office of education, or charter school: (1) The total projected general fund revenue for the ensuing fiscal year and the subtotals for each of the following categories: (A) (i) Funds apportioned under the local control funding formula pursuant to Section 2574 or 42238.02, as applicable. (ii) Additionally and separately, for county offices of education, funds apportioned pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 2574. (B) Of the funds described in paragraph (1), the funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils pursuant to Section 2574 or 42238.02, as applicable. (C) (i) All other state funds. (ii) Additionally and separately, for county offices of education, funds apportioned pursuant to Section 2575.5. (D) All local funds. (E) All federal funds. (2) (A) The total projected general fund expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year. (B) Additionally and separately, for county offices of education, budgeted expenditures of funds apportioned pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 2574. (C) Additionally and separately, for county offices of education, budgeted expenditures of funds apportioned pursuant to Section 2575.5. (3) (A) The total budgeted expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year on the planned actions and services to meet the goals included in the local control and accountability plan. (B) Additionally and separately, for county offices of education, budgeted expenditures of finds apportioned pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 2574 for the ensuing fiscal year on the planned actions and services to meet the goals included in the local control and accountability plan. (C) Additionally and separately, for county offices of education, budgeted expenditures of funds apportioned pursuant to Section 2575.5 for the ensuing fiscal year on the planned actions and services to meet the goals included in the local control and accountability plan. (4) The total budgeted expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year on the planned actions and services included in the local control and accountability plan that contribute to the increased or improved services for unduplicated pupils pursuant to Section 42238.07. (5) The total budgeted expenditures for the existing fiscal year on the planned actions and services included in the local control and accountability plan that contribute to the increased or improved services for unduplicated pupils pursuant to Section 42238.07. (6) The estimated actual expenditures for the existing fiscal year on the planned actions and services included in the local control and accountability plan that contribute to the increased or improved services for unduplicated pupils pursuant to Section 42238.07. (7) A brief description of the activities or programs supported by any expenditures described in paragraph (2) that are not included in paragraph (3). (8) To the extent there is any difference between the expenditures described in paragraph (4) and the revenue described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), a brief description of how the actions and services included in the local control and accountability plan improve services for unduplicated pupils pursuant to Section 42238.07. (9) A brief description of how any difference between the expenditures described in paragraph (5) that are not included in paragraph (6) impacted the planned actions and services included in the local control and accountability plan that contribute to the increased or improved services for unduplicated pupils pursuant to Section 42238.07, and the overall increased or improved services for unduplicated pupils pursuant to Section 42238.07. (10) For county offices of education, a brief description of activities supported by the expenditures described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (2) that are not included in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (3). (11) The name and contact information for the school district, county office of education, or charter school. (c) (1) The local control funding formula budget overview for parents shall be subject to all of the following requirements for adoption, review, and approval of the local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan: (A) For a school district, Sections 52062, 52065, and 52070. (B) For a county superintendent of schools, Sections 52065, 52068, and 52070.5. (C) For a charter school, Section 47604.33 and subdivisions (e) and (f) of Section 47606.5. (2) (A) A local control funding formula budget overview for parents filed by the governing board of a school district with a county superintendent of schools, or a local control funding formula budget overview for parents filed by a county board of education with the Superintendent, shall be approved by the county superintendent of schools or the Superintendent, as applicable, if it adheres to the template adopted by the Superintendent pursuant to subdivision (e) and follows any instructions or directions for completing the template developed by the Superintendent. (B) If a county superintendent of schools or the Superintendent does not approve a local control funding formula budget overview for parents pursuant to subparagraph (A), the county superintendent of schools or the Superintendent shall withhold approval of the local control and accountability plan and annual update to the local control and accountability plan filed by the governing board of the school district or county board of education and shall provide technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 52071 or subdivision (b) of Section 52071.5. (d) The template for the local control funding formula budget overview for parents developed pursuant to subdivision (e) shall, to the greatest extent practicable, use language that is understandable and accessible to parents. The information specified in subdivision (b) shall be displayed, to the greatest extent practicable, using visuals and graphics. (e) (1) The Superintendent, subject to approval by the executive director of the state board, shall develop a template for the local control funding formula budget overview for parents on or before December 31, 2018. In developing the template, the Superintendent shall not require school districts to provide any information in addition to the information required pursuant to subdivision (b) and shall establish reasonable word or character limits for the information required pursuant to subdivision (b), as appropriate. (2) The Superintendent, subject to approval by the executive director of the state board, shall update the template for the local control funding formula budget overview for parents, on or before December 31, 2024, to reflect county office of education requirements pursuant to subdivision (b) imposed by Section 63 of Chapter 48 of the Statutes of 2023. (3) The development of the template for the local control funding formula budget overview for parents shall not be subject to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 194, Sec. 19. (SB 141) Effective September 13, 2023.)
52064.4.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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This section requires the state board to update instructions so certain funds are included in local accountability plans, and it requires local educational agencies to include those funds in the plan or annual update for a set period.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52064.4. (a) On or before January 31, 2025, the instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 52064 shall specify that all funds received by the local educational agency pursuant to Section 32526 and subject to the requirements of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 32526 shall be included in the local control and accountability plan, or the annual update to the plan, for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, inclusive. The instructions shall be updated to address all of the following: (1) Require identification of all planned expenditures using the funds apportioned pursuant to Section 32526 in the local control and accountability plan within the description of the associated actions and analysis of the implementation of those planned expenditures in the annual update. (2) Require identification of at least one metric to monitor the impact of each identified action or service. (3) Require the local educational agency to articulate the rationale for selecting among the permissible use of funds based on the needs assessment required under subdivision (d) of Section 32526, including identification of how the selected actions are expected to address the identified areas of need, based on one or more metrics, and for pupils or schools in the greatest need, as identified by the metrics in the needs assessment. (4) Require the action description to explain how research supports each selected action or service based on the identified area or areas of need set forth in the needs assessment required under subdivision (d) of Section 32526. (5) Specify that the requirements in Section 52064 for school districts receiving technical assistance pursuant to Section 52071 include assistance provided pursuant to subdivision (b). (6) For the 2027–28 local control and accountability plan, or the annual update to the plan, require the local educational agency to review the rationale for selecting among the permissible use of funds included in the 2025–26 local control or accountability plan, or the annual update to the plan, pursuant to paragraph (3) in order to assess the overall effectiveness of the chosen strategy and whether adjustments to the chosen approach are warranted based on progress shown on the relevant metrics. (b) School districts receiving technical assistance pursuant to Section 52071 and county offices of education providing technical assistance are encouraged to use technical assistance to support the school district in conducting the needs assessment pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 32526 and a selection of actions funded by the Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant or evaluation of implementation of those actions, as applicable, pursuant to subdivision (a). (c) For purposes of this section, “local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school. (d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2028, and, as of January 1, 2029, is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 72. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024. Inoperative July 1, 2028, by its own provisions. Repealed as of January 1, 2029, by its own provisions.)
52064.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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The state board must adopt and update school accountability evaluation rubrics, indicators, standards, and performance criteria, and the department must maintain the California School Dashboard and publish performance data on schedule.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52064.5. (a) On or before October 1, 2016, the state board shall adopt evaluation rubrics for all of the following purposes: (1) To assist a school district, county office of education, or charter school in evaluating its strengths, weaknesses, and areas that require improvement. (2) To assist a county superintendent of schools, the department, or a chartering authority in identifying school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools in need of technical assistance pursuant to Section 52071, 52071.5, or 47607.3, as applicable, and the specific priorities upon which the technical assistance should be focused. (3) To assist the Superintendent in identifying school districts and county offices of education for which intervention pursuant to Section 52072 or 52072.5, as applicable, is warranted. (b) The evaluation rubrics shall reflect a holistic, multidimensional assessment of school district and individual schoolsite performance and shall include all of the state priorities described in subdivision (d) of Section 52060. (c) As part of the evaluation rubrics, the state board shall adopt state and local indicators to measure school district and individual schoolsite performance in regard to each of the state priorities described in subdivision (d) of Section 52060. No later than January 31, 2021, local indicators shall reflect school-level data to the extent the department collects or otherwise has access to relevant and reliable school-level data for all schools statewide. (d) The state board may adopt alternate methods for calculating the state and local indicators described in subdivision (c) for alternative schools, as described in subdivision (d) of Section 52052, if appropriate to more fairly evaluate the performance of these schools or of a specific category of these schools. Alternate methods may include an individual pupil growth model. (e) (1) As part of the evaluation rubrics, the state board shall adopt standards for school district and individual schoolsite performance and expectations for improvement in regard to each of the state priorities described in subdivision (d) of Section 52060. The standards shall be based on the state and local indicators specified in subdivision (c). (2) (A) No later than January 31, 2020, the standards for local indicators shall, at a minimum, ensure that the governing board of a school district, the county board of education, and the governing body of a charter school review any data to be publicly reported for the local indicators in conjunction with the adoption of a local control and accountability plan pursuant to Section 52062, 52068, or 47606.5, as applicable. No later than January 31, 2021, the standards for local indicators for which the department collects or otherwise has access to relevant and reliable school-level data for all schools statewide shall, to the extent practicable, be based on objective criteria, which may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the extent of any disparities across schoolsites within a school district or county office of education or performance relative to statewide data. (B) If the governing board of a school district, the county board of education, or the governing body of a charter school is unable to review any data required pursuant to subparagraph (A) due to any of the events described in subdivision (a) of Section 46392, the local indicator data shall be reviewed at the next meeting of the governing board or body and a resolution shall be adopted and submitted to the department with the following information: (i) A description of the emergency event. (ii) The date on which the local indicator data was reviewed. (f) (1) The department, in collaboration with, and subject to the approval of, the executive director of the state board, shall develop and maintain the California School Dashboard, a web-based system for publicly reporting performance data on the state and local indicators included in the evaluation rubrics. (2) The public reporting of performance data on state and local indicators via the web-based system shall be completed on or before the following dates for the prior school year: (A) December 15, 2023. (B) December 1, 2024. (C) November 15, 2025. (D) October 15, 2026, and October 15 of each year thereafter. (3) Timelines associated with the collection of data through the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System pursuant to Section 60900 shall be adjusted to support the public reporting dates in paragraph (2). (g) (1) As part of the evaluation rubrics, the state board shall adopt performance criteria for local educational agency assistance and intervention pursuant to Sections 47607.3, 52071, 52071.5, 52072, and 52072.5. The criteria shall be based on performance by pupil subgroups either across two or more of the state and local indicators specified in subdivision (c) or across two or more of the state priorities described in subdivision (d) of Section 52060 and subdivision (d) of Section 52066. (2) No later than July 15, 2026, the state board shall update the performance criteria, taking into consideration the findings and recommendations from the state-funded evaluation of the state’s differentiated assistance system and its implementation, pursuant to Section 127 of Chapter 44 of the Statutes of 2021, as amended by Section 37 of Chapter 252 of the Statutes of 2021, and the need to appropriately focus resources and supports where the demonstrated needs are greatest. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 8, Sec. 48. (AB 121) Effective June 27, 2025.)
52065.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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School district, county education, and charter school officials must post local control and accountability plans online, and the department must notify and check compliance.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52065. (a) The superintendent of a school district shall do both of the following: (1) Prominently post on the homepage of the internet website of the school district any local control and accountability plan approved by the governing board of the school district and the county superintendent of schools, and any updates, revisions, or addenda, including those to comply with federal law, to a local control and accountability plan approved by the governing board of the school district. (2) Prominently post all local control and accountability plans submitted by charter schools that were authorized by the school district, or links to those plans, and any updates, revisions, or addenda, including those to comply with federal law, on the internet website of the school district. (b) A county superintendent of schools shall do both of the following: (1) Prominently post on the homepage of the internet website of the county office of education any local control and accountability plan approved by the county board of education and the Superintendent, and any updates, revisions, or addenda, including those to comply with federal law, to a local control and accountability plan approved by the county board of education. (2) Prominently post all local control and accountability plans submitted by school districts and charter schools, or links to those plans, on the internet website of the county office of education. (c) (1) (A) Each school district shall post the current school year’s local control and accountability plan that has been adopted by the governing board of the school district pursuant to Section 52060, and that has been approved by the county superintendent of schools pursuant to Section 52070, on the performance overview portion of the California School Dashboard, established pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 52064.5. (B) Each county office of education shall post the current school year’s local control and accountability plan that has been adopted by the county board of education pursuant to Section 52066, and that has been approved by the Superintendent pursuant to Section 52070.5, on the performance overview portion of the California School Dashboard, established pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 52064.5. (C) Each charter school shall post the current school year’s local control and accountability plan that has been adopted by the governing body of the charter school pursuant to Section 47606.5, and submitted to its chartering authority and the county superintendent of schools, or only to the county superintendent of schools if the county board of education is the chartering authority, pursuant to Section 47606.5, on the performance overview portion of the California School Dashboard, established pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 52064.5. (2) The department shall notify each school district, county office of education, and charter school of the requirement to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1) and shall ensure that each school district, county office of education, and charter school has complied with the requirements of paragraph (1). (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 494, Sec. 1. (SB 609) Effective January 1, 2024.)
52065.1.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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A local educational agency that misses the July 1 plan or annual update deadline may be hit with a financial penalty tied to its funding entitlement, and the penalty grows by 1% for each additional business day up to 80%.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52065.1. (a) (1) If a local educational agency is identified pursuant to the audit described in Section 41020 as not having adopted a local control and accountability plan by July 1, as required pursuant to Section 47606.5, 52060, or 52066, as applicable, or as not having adopted an annual update to a local control and accountability plan by July 1, as required pursuant to Section 47606.5, 52060, or 52066, as applicable, the local educational agency shall be assessed a financial penalty equal to 20 percent of the local educational agency’s second principal apportionment local control funding formula entitlement pursuant to Section 2574, 2575, or 42238.02, as applicable. (2) For each additional business day that the local educational agency does not adopt a local control and accountability plan or an annual update to a local control and accountability, the penalty described in paragraph (1) shall be increased by 1 percent of the local educational agency’s second principal apportionment local control funding formula entitlement pursuant to Section 2574, 2575, or 42238.02, as applicable, but shall not exceed a total of 80 percent of the second principal apportionment. (b) A financial penalty applied pursuant to subdivision (a) shall (1) be a reduction to the principal apportionment made to the local educational agency for the applicable fiscal year pursuant to Section 41330, 41332, or 41335, as applicable, (2) not reduce the final apportionment below the amount necessary to meet the requirements of Section 6 of Article IX of the California Constitution, as specified in Section 41975, and Section 36 of Article XIII of the California Constitution, and (3) be modified, as applicable, if the delay is due to any of the events described in subdivision (a) of Section 46392. (c) For purposes of this section, “local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 8, Sec. 49. (AB 121) Effective June 27, 2025.)
52066.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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County superintendents must develop, update, consult on, and report about local control and accountability plans; the department must publish an annual summary report.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52066. (a) On or before July 1, 2014, each county superintendent of schools shall develop, and present to the county board of education for adoption, a local control and accountability plan using a template adopted by the state board. (b) A local control and accountability plan adopted by a county board of education shall be effective for a period of three years, and shall be updated on or before July 1 of each year. (c) A local control and accountability plan adopted by a county board of education shall include, for each school or program operated by the county superintendent of schools, all of the information specified in the template adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 52064. (d) All of the following are state priorities for purposes of a county board of education’s local control and accountability plan: (1) The degree to which the teachers in the schools or programs operated by the county superintendent of schools are appropriately assigned in accordance with Section 44258.9 and fully credentialed in the subject areas, and, for the pupils they are teaching, every pupil in the schools or programs operated by the county superintendent of schools has sufficient access to the standards-aligned instructional materials as determined pursuant to Section 60119, and school facilities are maintained in good repair as specified in subdivision (d) of Section 17002. (2) Implementation of the academic content and performance standards adopted by the state board, including how the programs and services will enable English learners to access the common core academic content standards adopted pursuant to Section 60605.8 and the English language development standards adopted pursuant to former Section 60811.3, as that section read on June 30, 2013, or former Section 60811.4, as that section read on June 30, 2016, for purposes of gaining academic content knowledge and English language proficiency. (3) (A) Parental involvement and family engagement, including efforts the county superintendent of schools makes to seek parent input in making decisions for each individual schoolsite and program operated by a county superintendent of schools, and including how the county superintendent of schools will promote parental participation in programs for unduplicated pupils and individuals with exceptional needs. (B) Family engagement may include, but need not be limited to, efforts by the county superintendent of schools and each individual schoolsite to apply research-based practices, such as welcoming all families into the school community, engaging in effective two-way communication, supporting pupil success, and empowering families to advocate for equity and access. Family engagement may include, but need not be limited to, treating families as partners to inform, influence, and create practices and programs that support pupil success and collaboration with families and the broader community, expand pupil learning opportunities and community services, and promote civic participation. (4) Pupil achievement, as measured by all of the following, as applicable: (A) Statewide assessments administered pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 60640) of Chapter 5 of Part 33 or any subsequent assessment, as certified by the state board. (B) The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University. (C) The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for career technical education sequences or programs of study that align with state board-approved career technical education standards and frameworks, including, but not limited to, those described in subdivision (a) of Section 52302, subdivision (a) of Section 52372.5, or paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 54692. (D) The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed both types of courses described in subparagraphs (B) and (C). (E) The percentage of English learner pupils who make progress toward English proficiency as measured by the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California or any subsequent assessment of English proficiency, as certified by the state board. (F) The English learner reclassification rate. (G) The percentage of pupils who have passed an advanced placement examination with a score of 3 or higher. (H) The percentage of pupils who demonstrate college preparedness pursuant to the Early Assessment Program, as described in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 99300) of Part 65 of Division 14 of Title 3, or any subsequent assessment of college preparedness. (5) Pupil engagement, as measured by all of the following, as applicable: (A) School attendance rates. (B) Chronic absenteeism rates. (C) Middle school dropout rates. (D) High school dropout rates. (E) High school graduation rates. (6) School climate, as measured by all of the following, as applicable: (A) Pupil suspension rates. (B) Pupil expulsion rates. (C) Other local measures, including surveys of pupils, parents, and teachers on the sense of safety and school connectedness. (7) The extent to which pupils have access to, and are enrolled in, a broad course of study that includes all of the subject areas described in Section 51210 and subdivisions (a) to (i), inclusive, of Section 51220, as applicable, including the programs and services developed and provided to unduplicated pupils and individuals with exceptional needs, and the programs and services that are provided to benefit these pupils as a result of the funding received pursuant to Section 42238.02, as implemented by Section 42238.03. (8) Pupil outcomes, if available, in the subject areas described in Section 51210 and subdivisions (a) to (i), inclusive, of Section 51220, as applicable. (9) How the county superintendent of schools will coordinate instruction of expelled pupils pursuant to Section 48926. (10) How the county superintendent of schools will coordinate services for foster children, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (A) Working with the county child welfare agency to minimize changes in school placement. (B) Providing education-related information to the county child welfare agency to assist the county child welfare agency in the delivery of services to foster children, including, but not limited to, educational status and progress information that is required to be included in court reports. (C) Responding to requests from the juvenile court for information and working with the juvenile court to ensure the delivery and coordination of necessary educational services. (D) Establishing a mechanism for the efficient expeditious transfer of health and education records and the health and education passport. (e) For purposes of the descriptions required by subdivision (b) of Section 52064, a county board of education may consider qualitative information, including, but not limited to, findings that result from school quality reviews conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 52052 or any other reviews. (f) To the extent practicable, data reported in a local control and accountability plan shall be reported in a manner consistent with how information is reported on the California School Dashboard maintained by the department pursuant to Section 52064.5. (g) The county superintendent of schools shall consult with teachers, principals, administrators, other school personnel, local bargaining units of the county office of education, parents, and pupils in developing a local control and accountability plan. (h) A county board of education may identify local priorities, goals in regard to the local priorities, and the method for measuring the county office of education’s progress toward achieving those goals. (i) (1) Beginning with the 2018–19 fiscal year and in each fiscal year thereafter, a county superintendent of schools shall prepare a summary of how the county superintendent of schools plans to support school districts and schools within the county in implementing this article and present the summary to the county board of education at the same public meeting required under paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 52068. The summary shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, all of the following: (A) A description of how the county superintendent of schools will support the continuous improvement of all school districts within the county, including steps that the county superintendent of schools plans to take to collaborate with the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, the department, the lead agencies specified in Sections 52073 and 52073.1, and other county superintendents of schools to support school districts and schools within the county in implementing this article. (B) A description of how the county superintendent of schools will assist each school district identified for technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 52071 and each charter school identified for technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 47607.3 in improving pupil outcomes, including, at a minimum, clearly identifying the activities being performed by the county office of education and the source of funding for those activities. This description shall include the actions the school district and charter school will take independent of the county superintendent of schools to improve pupil outcomes pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 52071 or paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 47607.3. (C) One or more goals for each of the following: (i) Completing the review of local control and accountability plans submitted by school districts pursuant to Section 52070. (ii) Providing technical assistance to school districts pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 52071 and charter schools pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 47607.3. (iii) Providing any other support to school districts and schools within the county in implementing this article. (iv) Providing support to school districts in developing and implementing the addendum specified in Section 52064.3. (D) One or more metrics to assess progress toward each goal identified in subparagraph (C). (E) Specific actions and related expenditures to achieve each goal identified in subparagraph (C), to the extent this information is not provided pursuant to subparagraph (B). The specific actions shall not supersede the provisions of existing local collective bargaining agreements within the jurisdiction of the county superintendent of schools. (2) Commencing with the 2019–20 fiscal year and in each fiscal year thereafter, the county superintendent of schools shall submit the summary described in this subdivision with its local control and accountability plan pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 52070.5. (3) On or before November 1 of each year, the department shall compile the information provided by county superintendents of schools pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) into a single document and shall make this report available to the public on the department’s internet website. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 74. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024.)
52067.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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A county board of education must update the local control and accountability plan by July 1, 2015, and every year after that.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52067. On or before July 1, 2015, and each year thereafter, a county board of education shall update the local control and accountability plan. The annual update shall be developed using a template adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 52064 and shall include all of the information specified in the template. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 426, Sec. 26. (AB 1840) Effective September 17, 2018.)
52068.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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County education officials must consult, notify, review, hold a public hearing, and adopt a local control and accountability plan using the steps and timing in this section.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52068. (a) Before the county board of education considers the adoption of a local control and accountability plan or an annual update to the local control and accountability plan, all of the following shall occur: (1) The county superintendent of schools shall present the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan to a parent advisory committee established pursuant to Section 52069 for review and comment. The county superintendent of schools shall respond, in writing, to comments received from the parent advisory committee. (2) The county superintendent of schools shall present the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan to the English learner parent advisory committee established pursuant to Section 52069, if applicable, for review and comment. The county superintendent of schools shall respond, in writing, to comments received from the English learner parent advisory committee. (3) The county superintendent of schools shall notify members of the public of the opportunity to submit written comments regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan, using the most efficient method of notification possible. This paragraph shall not require a county superintendent of schools to produce printed notices or to send notices by mail. The county superintendent of schools shall ensure that all written notifications related to the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan are provided consistent with Section 48985. (4) The county superintendent of schools shall review school plans submitted pursuant to Section 64001 for schools operated by the county superintendent of schools and ensure that the specific actions included in the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan are consistent with strategies included in the school plans submitted pursuant to Section 64001. (5) The county superintendent of schools shall consult with its special education local plan area administrator or administrators to determine that specific actions for individuals with exceptional needs are included in the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan, and are consistent with strategies included in the annual assurances support plan for the education of individuals with exceptional needs. (6) (A) The county superintendent of schools shall present a report on the annual update to the local control and accountability plan and the local control funding formula budget overview for parents on or before February 28 of each year as part of a nonconsent item at a regularly scheduled meeting of the county board of education. (B) The report shall include all of the following: (i) All available midyear outcome data related to metrics identified in the current year’s local control and accountability plan. (ii) All available midyear expenditure and implementation data on all actions identified in the current year’s local control and accountability plan. (b) (1) The county board of education shall hold at least one public hearing to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan. The agenda for the public hearing shall be posted at least 72 hours before the public hearing and shall include the location where the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan, and any comments received pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a), will be available for public inspection. The public hearing shall be held at the same meeting as the public hearing required by Section 1620. (2) The county board of education shall adopt a local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan in a public meeting. This meeting shall be held after, but not on the same day as, the public hearing held pursuant to paragraph (1). This meeting shall be the same meeting as that during which the county board of education adopts a budget pursuant to Section 1622. (c) A county superintendent of schools may develop and present to a county board of education for adoption revisions to a local control and accountability plan during the period the local control and accountability plan is in effect. The county board of education may only adopt a revision to a local control and accountability plan if it follows the process to adopt a local control and accountability plan pursuant to this section and the revisions are adopted in a public meeting. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 75. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024.)
52069.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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County superintendents of schools must set up advisory committees, including a parent committee, a student committee, and an English learner parent committee when the enrollment thresholds are met.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52069. (a) (1) A county superintendent of schools shall establish a parent advisory committee to provide advice to the county board of education and the county superintendent of schools regarding the requirements of this article. (2) A parent advisory committee shall include parents or legal guardians of pupils currently enrolled in county office of education-operated schools to whom one or more of the definitions in Section 42238.01 apply, and parents or legal guardians of pupils with disabilities currently enrolled in county office of education-operated schools. (3) A parent advisory committee shall include at least two pupils as full members. The pupils shall serve for a renewable term of one full school year. (4) This subdivision shall not require a county superintendent of schools to include two pupil members on the parent advisory committee if the county superintendent of schools establishes or has already established a student advisory committee pursuant to subdivision (b). (5) This subdivision shall not require the county superintendent of schools to establish a new parent advisory committee if the county superintendent of schools already has established a parent advisory committee that meets the requirements of this subdivision, including any committee established to meet the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6301 et seq.) pursuant to Section 6312 of that act. (b) (1) A county superintendent of schools shall establish a student advisory committee to provide advice to the county board of education and the county superintendent of schools regarding the requirements of this article. (2) This subdivision shall not require a county superintendent of schools to establish a new student advisory committee if a county superintendent of schools has already established a student advisory committee that meets the requirements of this subdivision, or has two established pupil positions on the parent advisory committee pursuant to subdivision (a). (c) (1) A county superintendent of schools shall establish an English learner parent advisory committee if the enrollment of the pupils in the schools and programs operated by the county superintendent of schools includes at least 15 percent English learners and the schools and programs operated by the county superintendent of schools enroll at least 50 pupils who are English learners. (2) This subdivision shall not require the county superintendent of schools to establish a new English learner parent advisory committee if the county superintendent of schools already has established a committee that meets the requirements of this subdivision. (d) A county superintendent of schools shall take into consideration that the pupil members of a parent advisory committee or student advisory committee represent the diversity of the county’s pupils, including geographical, socioeconomic, cultural, physical, and educational diversity. Particular effort should be made to reach out to at-risk or disadvantaged pupils to serve as members of a parent advisory committee or student advisory committee, as their participation will provide keen insight into many of the issues that pupils face in their day-to-day lives. (e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2024. (Repealed (in Sec. 4) and added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 922, Sec. 5. (SB 997) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative July 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
5207.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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A unified school district with average daily attendance of 2,000 or more is deemed a city school district, and its governing board is deemed a city board of education.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 5207. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5206, whenever the average daily attendance of a unified school district, which becomes effective for all purposes on or after July 1, 1966, is 2,000 or more, for all purposes the district shall be deemed a city school district governed by a city board of education and the governing board thereof shall be deemed a city board of education. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
52070.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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School districts must file local control and accountability plans or updates promptly, and county superintendents may review, request clarification, recommend amendments, and approve plans if statutory conditions are met.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52070. (a) Not later than five days after adoption of a local control and accountability plan or annual update to a local control and accountability plan, the governing board of a school district shall file the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan with the county superintendent of schools. (b) On or before August 15 of each year, the county superintendent of schools may seek clarification, in writing, from the governing board of a school district about the contents of the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan. Within 15 days the governing board of a school district shall respond, in writing, to requests for clarification. (c) Within 15 days of receiving the response from the governing board of the school district, the county superintendent of schools may submit recommendations, in writing, for amendments to the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan. The governing board of a school district shall consider the recommendations submitted by the county superintendent of schools in a public meeting within 15 days of receiving the recommendations. (d) The county superintendent of schools shall approve a local control and accountability plan or annual update to a local control and accountability plan on or before October 8, if the county superintendent of schools determines all of the following: (1) The local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan adheres to the template adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 52064 and follows any instructions or directions for completing the template that are adopted by the state board, including, but not limited to, all of the following requirements: (A) If applicable to the school district, the local control and accountability plan includes one or more specific actions consistent with the instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (e) of Section 52064. (B) If applicable to the school district, the local control and accountability plan includes all required actions consistent with the instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (6) of subdivision (e) of Section 52064. (C) If applicable to the school district, the local control and accountability plan includes one or more focused goals consistent with the instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (e) of Section 52064. (D) Each specific action identified as contributing to the demonstration that the school district will increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils in proportion to the increase in funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils, consistent with regulations adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 42238.07, subdivisions (c), (d), and (e) of Section 42238.07, and any applicable instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 52064, provided on a schoolwide or districtwide basis is supported by the required description. (E) If applicable to the school district, the local control and accountability plan includes a description of the specific action or actions that improve services for unduplicated pupils, meets the requirements of subparagraph (D), and demonstrates how the degree of improvement in services is sufficient to increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils in proportion to the increase in funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils, as required by subparagraph (B) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (b) of Section 52064. (F) For school districts that meet the criteria of Section 52071 or 52072, or both, the local control and accountability plan includes actions and services that implement the work related to technical assistance for improving the outcomes of the pupil group or groups that lead to identification. (2) The budget for the applicable fiscal year adopted by the governing board of the school district includes expenditures sufficient to implement the specific actions and strategies included in the local control and accountability plan adopted by the governing board of the school district, based on the projections of the costs included in the plan. (3) The local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan adheres to the expenditure requirements adopted pursuant to Section 42238.07 for funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils pursuant to Sections 42238.02 and 42238.03, and any applicable instructions for the local control and accountability plan developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 52064, including, but not limited to, the requirement that any specific action provided on a schoolwide or districtwide basis is supported by the required description. (4) The local control and accountability plan includes the calculations required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 42238.07 and, if applicable to the school district pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 42238.07, includes a description of the planned uses of the specified funds and a description of how the planned uses of those funds satisfy the requirements for specific actions to be considered as contributing toward meeting the increased or improved services requirement pursuant to regulations adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 42238.07. (e) If a county superintendent of schools has jurisdiction over a single school district, the Superintendent shall perform the duties specified in this section. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 68. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
52070.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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The county board of education must file the plan or annual update within 5 days after adoption, and respond to clarification requests within 15 days; the Superintendent may seek clarification and recommend amendments, and must approve the plan by October 8 if the listed requirements are met.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52070.5. (a) Not later than five days after adoption of a local control and accountability plan or annual update to a local control and accountability plan, the county board of education shall file the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan with the Superintendent. (b) On or before August 15 of each year, the Superintendent may seek clarification, in writing, from the county board of education about the contents of the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan. Within 15 days the county board of education shall respond, in writing, to requests for clarification. (c) Within 15 days of receiving the response from the county board of education, the Superintendent may submit recommendations, in writing, for amendments to the local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan. The county board of education shall consider the recommendations submitted by the Superintendent in a public meeting within 15 days of receiving the recommendations. (d) The Superintendent shall approve a local control and accountability plan or annual update to a local control and accountability plan on or before October 8, if the Superintendent determines all of the following: (1) The local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan adheres to the template adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 52064 and follows any instructions or directions for completing the template that are adopted by the state board, including, but not limited to, all of the following requirements: (A) If applicable to the county office of education, the local control and accountability plan includes one or more specific actions consistent with the instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (e) of Section 52064. (B) If applicable to the county office of education, the local control and accountability plan includes all required actions consistent with the instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (6) of subdivision (e) of Section 52064. (C) If applicable to the county office of education, the local control and accountability plan includes one or more focused goals consistent with the instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (e) of Section 52064. (D) Each specific action identified as contributing to the demonstration that the county office of education will increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils in proportion to the increase in funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils, consistent with regulations adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 42238.07, subdivisions (c), (d), and (e) of Section 42238.07, and any applicable instructions developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 52064, provided on a schoolwide or countywide basis is supported by the required description. (E) If applicable to the county office of education, the local control and accountability plan includes a description of the specific action or actions that improve services for unduplicated pupils, meets the requirements of subparagraph (D), and demonstrates how the degree of improvement in services is sufficient to satisfy the requirement to increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils in proportion to the increase in funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils, as required by subparagraph (B) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (b) of Section 52064. (F) For county offices of education that meet the criteria of Section 52071.5 or 52072.5, or both, the local control and accountability plan includes actions and services that implement the work related to technical assistance for improving the outcomes of the pupil group or groups that lead to identification. (2) The budget for the applicable fiscal year adopted by the county board of education includes expenditures sufficient to implement the specific actions and strategies included in the local control and accountability plan adopted by the county board of education, based on the projections of the costs included in the plan. (3) The local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan adheres to the expenditure requirements adopted pursuant to Section 42238.07 for funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils pursuant to Sections 2574 and 2575, and any applicable instructions for the local control and accountability plan developed by the state board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 52064, including, but not limited to, the requirement that any specific action provided on a schoolwide or countywide basis is supported by the required description. (4) The local control and accountability plan includes the calculations required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 42238.07 and, if applicable to the county office of education pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 42238.07, includes a description of the planned uses of the specified funds and a description of how the planned uses of those funds satisfy the requirements for specific actions to be considered as contributing toward meeting the increased or improved services requirement pursuant to regulations adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 42238.07. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 69. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
52071.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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County superintendents must provide technical assistance to certain school districts, and school districts must accept it; in some cases a fee up to the service cost may be charged.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52071. (a) If the governing board of a school district requests technical assistance, the county superintendent of schools shall provide technical assistance consistent with paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (c). If a school district has not been identified for technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (c) or for state intervention pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 52072, and if the service requested creates an unreasonable or untenable cost burden for the county superintendent of schools, the county superintendent of schools may assess the school district a fee not to exceed the cost of the service. (b) If a county superintendent of schools does not approve a local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan approved by a governing board of a school district, the county superintendent of schools shall provide technical assistance focused on revising the local control and accountability plan or annual update so that it can be approved. (c) (1) For any school district for which one or more pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Section 52052 meets the criteria established pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 52064.5, the county superintendent of schools shall provide technical assistance for a minimum of two years following the identification that shall be focused on building the school district’s capacity to develop and implement actions and services responsive to pupil and community needs, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (A) Assisting the school district to do each of the following: (i) Identify its strengths and weaknesses in regard to the state priorities described in subdivision (d) of Section 52060. This shall include working collaboratively with the school district to review performance data on the state and local indicators included in the California School Dashboard authorized by subdivision (f) of Section 52064.5, including educator qualifications data and relevant local data to identify effective, evidence-based programs or practices that address any areas of weakness. (ii) Identify pupil subgroups that are low performing or experiencing significant disparities from other pupil subgroups as identified on the California School Dashboard. The county superintendent of schools may consult equity leads pursuant to Section 52073.5 to identify and implement effective programs and practices to improve the outcomes and opportunities for low-performing pupil subgroups or pupil subgroups experiencing significant disparities from other pupil subgroups. (B) Working collaboratively with the school district to secure assistance from an academic, programmatic, or fiscal expert or team of experts to identify and implement effective programs and practices that are designed to improve performance in any areas of weakness identified by the school district. The county superintendent of schools, in consultation with the school district, may solicit another service provider, which may include, but is not limited to, a school district, county office of education, or charter school, to act as a partner to the school district in need of technical assistance. (C) Obtaining from the school district timely documentation demonstrating that it has completed the activities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), or substantially similar activities, or has selected another service provider pursuant to subdivision (f) to work with the school district to complete the activities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), or substantially similar activities, and ongoing communication with the school district to assess the school district’s progress in improving pupil outcomes. (D) Requesting that the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence provide advice and assistance to the school district, pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 52074. (E) A review of the school district’s local control and accountability plan to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in the identified goals, actions, and services, with a particular focus on those areas considered to be contributing toward meeting the increased or improved services requirement and all required goals. (2) For any school district that fails to meet the requirements of Section 60900, the county superintendent of schools shall provide technical assistance focused on the school district’s data management processes and building the school district’s capacity to develop and implement actions and services responsive to pupil and community needs, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (A) Assisting the school district to identify its strengths and weaknesses in regard to the state priorities described in subdivision (d) of Section 52060. This shall include working collaboratively with the school district to review performance data on the state and local indicators included in the California School Dashboard authorized by subdivision (f) of Section 52064.5, including educator qualifications data and relevant local data to identify effective, evidence-based programs or practices that address any areas of weakness. (B) Working collaboratively with the school district to secure assistance from an academic, programmatic, or fiscal expert or team of experts to identify and implement effective programs and practices that are designed to improve performance in any areas of weakness identified by the school district. The county superintendent of schools, in consultation with the school district, may solicit another service provider, which may include, but is not limited to, a school district, county office of education, or charter school, to act as a partner to the school district in need of technical assistance. (C) Obtaining from the school district timely documentation demonstrating that it has completed the activities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), or substantially similar activities, or has selected another service provider pursuant to subdivision (f) to work with the school district to complete the activities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), or substantially similar activities, and ongoing communication with the school district to assess the school district’s progress in improving pupil outcomes. (D) Requesting that the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence provide advice and assistance to the school district, pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 52074. (E) A review of the school district’s local control and accountability plan to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in the identified goals, actions, and services, with a particular focus on those areas considered to be contributing toward meeting the increased or improved services requirement and all required goals. (F) A review of the school district’s data management policies and collection and submission processes, including monitoring and oversight of the student information system, to ensure the submission of accurate data according to the processes and timelines established by the department pursuant to Section 60900. (d) Upon request of a county superintendent of schools or a school district, a geographic lead agency identified pursuant to Section 52073 may provide technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (c). A geographic lead agency identified pursuant to Section 52073 may request that another geographic lead agency, an expert lead agency identified pursuant to Section 52073.1, a special education resource lead identified pursuant to Section 52073.2, or the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence provide the assistance described in this subdivision. (e) A school district shall accept the technical assistance provided by the county superintendent of schools pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c). For purposes of accepting technical assistance provided by the county superintendent of schools pursuant to subdivision (c), a school district may satisfy this requirement by providing the timely documentation to, and maintaining regular communication with, the county superintendent of schools as specified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (c). (f) For any school district in which one or more pupil subgroups, identified pursuant to Section 52052, meets the criteria pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 52064.5 for three or more consecutive years, the school district’s geographic lead agency, identified pursuant to Section 52073, shall, in collaboration with the county superintendent of schools, provide technical assistance to the school district pursuant to subdivision (c). The geographic lead agency shall evaluate whether the assistance of one or more expert lead agencies should be consulted as part of the technical assistance process. (g) This section shall not preclude a school district from soliciting technical assistance from entities other than its county superintendent of schools at its own cost. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 70. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
52071.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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The Superintendent must provide technical assistance in several county-office-of-education situations, and the county board of education must pay for assistance requested by it.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52071.5. (a) If the Superintendent does not approve a local control and accountability plan or annual update to the local control and accountability plan approved by a county board of education, or if the county board of education requests technical assistance, the Superintendent shall provide technical assistance focused on revising the local control and accountability plan or annual update so that it can be approved. (b) For any county office of education for which one or more pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Section 52052 meets the criteria established pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 52064.5, the Superintendent shall provide technical assistance for a minimum of two years following the identification that shall be focused on building the county office of education’s capacity to develop and implement actions and services responsive to pupil and community needs, including, among other things, any of the following: (1) Assisting the county office of education to do each of the following: (A) Identify its strengths and weaknesses in regard to the state priorities described in subdivision (d) of Section 52066. This shall include working collaboratively with the county office of education to review performance data on the state and local indicators included in the California School Dashboard authorized by subdivision (f) of Section 52064.5, including educator qualifications data and relevant local data to identify effective, evidence-based programs or practices that address any areas of weakness. (B) Identify pupil subgroups that are low performing or experiencing significant disparities from other pupil subgroups as identified on the California School Dashboard. The Superintendent may consult equity leads pursuant to Section 52073.5 to identify and implement effective programs and practices to improve the outcomes and opportunities for low-performing pupil subgroups or pupil subgroups experiencing significant disparities from other pupil subgroups. (2) Working collaboratively with the county office of education to secure assistance from an academic expert or team of academic experts to identify and implement effective programs that are designed to improve performance in any areas of weakness identified by the county office of education. The Superintendent, in consultation with the county office of education, may solicit another service provider, which may include, but is not limited to, a school district, county office of education, or charter school, to act as a partner to the county office of education in need of technical assistance. (3) Obtaining from the county office of education timely documentation demonstrating that it has completed the activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2), or has selected another service provider to work with the county office of education to complete the activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2), or substantially similar activities, and ongoing communication with the county office of education to assess the county office of education’s progress in improving pupil outcomes. (4) Requesting that the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence provide advice and assistance to the county office of education pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 52074. (5) A review of the county office of education’s local control and accountability plan to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in the identified goals, actions, and services, with a particular focus on those areas considered to be contributing toward meeting the increased or improved services requirement and all required goals. (c) For any county office of education that fails to meet the requirements of Section 60900, the Superintendent shall provide technical assistance focused on the county office of education’s data management processes and building the county office of education’s capacity to develop and implement actions and services responsive to pupil and community needs, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (1) Assisting the county office of education to identify its strengths and weaknesses in regard to the state priorities described in subdivision (d) of Section 52066. This shall include working collaboratively with the county office of education to review performance data on the state and local indicators included in the California School Dashboard authorized by subdivision (f) of Section 52064.5, including educator qualifications data and relevant local data to identify effective, evidence-based programs or practices that address any areas of weakness. (2) Working collaboratively with the county office of education to secure assistance from an academic expert or team of academic experts to identify and implement effective programs that are designed to improve performance in any areas of weakness identified by the county office of education. The Superintendent, in consultation with the county office of education, may solicit another service provider, which may include, but is not limited to, a school district, county office of education, or charter school, to act as a partner to the county office of education in need of technical assistance. (3) Obtaining from the county office of education timely documentation demonstrating that it has completed the activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2), or has selected another service provider to work with the county office of education to complete the activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2), or substantially similar activities, and ongoing communication with the county office of education to assess the county office of education’s progress in improving pupil outcomes. (4) Requesting that the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence provide advice and assistance to the county office of education, pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 52074. (5) A review of the county office of education’s local control and accountability plan to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in the identified goals, actions, and services, with a particular focus on those areas considered to be contributing toward meeting the increased or improved services requirement and all required goals. (6) A review of the county office of education’s data management policies and collection and submission processes, including monitoring and oversight of the student information system, to ensure the submission of accurate data according to the processes and timelines established by the department pursuant to Section 60900. (d) Technical assistance provided pursuant to this section at the request of a county board of education shall be paid for by the county board of education receiving assistance. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 71. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
52072.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence must decide whether assistance is needed when a school district meets the stated subgroup-performance criteria.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52072. (a) If a school district meets the criteria established pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 52064.5 for three or more pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Section 52052 or, if the school district has less than three pupil subgroups, all of the school district’s pupil subgroups, in three out of four consecutive school years, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall determine, in consultation with the school district and any provider of technical assistance pursuant to Section 52071, if assistance from the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence is necessary. When making this determination, primary consideration shall be given to the needs of the pupils in the school district. (b) Technical assistance provided pursuant to this section shall be facilitated by the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, in collaboration with the county superintendent of schools with jurisdiction over the school district, and shall focus on building the school district’s capacity to develop and implement actions and services responsive to pupil and community needs pursuant to Section 52071 in a manner that streamlines improvement efforts for the school district. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 73. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
52072.1.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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The Superintendent may identify certain school districts for intervention with state board approval, but may intervene only when the district is identified under Section 52072 and meets the stated criteria. The Superintendent may also take specified corrective actions and must notify listed local officials when the state board directs use of those powers.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52072.1. (a) The Superintendent may, with the approval of the state board, identify school districts in need of intervention. (b) The Superintendent shall only intervene in a school district identified pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 52072 and where the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence determines that the school district meets either of the following criteria: (1) The school district has failed, or is unable, to implement the recommendations of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. (2) That the inadequate performance of the school district, based upon an evaluation rubric adopted pursuant to Section 52064.5, is either so persistent or acute as to require intervention by the Superintendent. (c) For school districts identified pursuant to subdivision (a), the Superintendent may, with the approval of the state board, do one or more of the following: (1) Make changes to a local control and accountability plan adopted by the governing board of the school district. (2) Develop and impose a budget revision, in conjunction with revisions to the local control and accountability plan, that the Superintendent determines would allow the school district to improve the outcomes for all pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Section 52052 in regard to state and local priorities. (3) Stay or rescind an action, if that action is not required by a local collective bargaining agreement, that would prevent the school district from improving outcomes for all pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Section 52052 in regard to state or local priorities. (4) Appoint an academic trustee to exercise the powers and authority specified in this section on the Superintendent’s behalf. (d) The Superintendent shall notify the county superintendent of schools, the county board of education, the superintendent of the school district, and the governing board of the school district of any action by the state board to direct the Superintendent to exercise any of the powers and authorities specified in this section. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 74. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
52072.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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If a county office of education meets the stated subgroup criteria for three of four consecutive school years, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence must decide whether assistance is needed. Any technical assistance under this section must be facilitated by the Collaborative, with the department, and must focus on building the county office’s capacity to improve actions and services for pupils and the community.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52072.5. (a) If a county office of education meets the criteria established pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 52064.5 for three or more pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Section 52052 or, if the county office of education has less than three pupil subgroups, all of the county office of education’s pupil subgroups, in three out of four consecutive school years, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall determine, in consultation with the county office of education and any provider of technical assistance pursuant to Section 52071.5, if assistance from the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence is necessary. When making this determination, primary consideration shall be given to the needs of the pupils in the county office of education. (b) Technical assistance provided pursuant to this section shall be facilitated by the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, in collaboration with the department, and shall focus on building the county office of education’s capacity to develop and implement actions and services responsive to pupil and community needs pursuant to Section 52071.5 in a manner that streamlines improvement efforts for the county office of education. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 76. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
52072.6.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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The Superintendent may identify county offices needing intervention with state board approval, but may only intervene when the county office meets the specified identification and performance criteria. The Superintendent may also take listed corrective actions and must notify county education officials in writing when the state board directs the exercise of those powers.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52072.6. (a) The Superintendent may, with the approval of the state board, identify county offices of education in need of intervention. (b) The Superintendent shall only intervene in a county office of education identified pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 52072.5 and where the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence determines that the county office of education meets either of the following criteria: (1) The county office of education has failed, or is unable, to implement the recommendations of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence pursuant to Section 52072.5. (2) The inadequate performance of the county office of education, based upon an evaluation rubric adopted pursuant to Section 52064.5, is either so persistent or acute as to require intervention by the Superintendent. (c) For county offices of education identified pursuant to subdivision (a), the Superintendent may, with the approval of the state board, do one or more of the following: (1) Make changes to a local control and accountability plan adopted by the county board of education. (2) Develop and impose a budget revision, in conjunction with revisions to the local control and accountability plan, that the Superintendent determines would allow the county office of education to improve the outcomes for all pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Section 52052 in regard to state and local priorities. (3) Stay or rescind an action, if that action is not required by a local collective bargaining agreement, that would prevent the county office of education from improving outcomes for all pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Section 52052 in regard to state or local priorities. (4) Appoint an academic trustee to exercise the powers and authority specified in this section on the Superintendent’s behalf. (d) The Superintendent shall notify the county board of education and the county superintendent of schools, in writing, of any action by the state board to direct the Superintendent to exercise any of the powers and authorities specified in this section. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 77. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
52073.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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This section requires the department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence to create and run a process for selecting geographic lead agencies, and it sets rules for how many may be selected, how long they serve, and what they must do.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52073. (a) (1) By September 1, 2018, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the department shall establish a process, administered by the department, to select, subject to approval by the executive director of the state board, county offices of education to serve as geographic lead agencies to conduct the activities required pursuant to this section. (2) (A) The department, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and the geographic lead agencies shall work collaboratively to advance the purpose of the statewide system of support specified in subdivision (b) of Section 52059.5. (B) The department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall establish a formal process to ensure that the department, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and the geographic lead agencies communicate with each other regularly. (C) The department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall establish a process for the department, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and the geographic lead agencies to engage with stakeholders to inform each entity’s work within the statewide system of support established by Section 52059.5. (D) The department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, in consultation with the executive director of the state board, shall establish a formal process to coordinate the activities of the department, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, geographic lead agencies established pursuant to this section, expert lead agencies established pursuant to Section 52073.1, and special education resource leads established pursuant to Section 52073.2 to provide coherent and effective support to local educational agencies. The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, in consultation with the department, shall facilitate this formal process. (3) The process to select geographic lead agencies shall ensure that no fewer than six and no more than 10 geographic lead agencies are selected in a manner to ensure statewide coverage. Geographic lead agencies shall be selected for a term not to exceed five years. (4) The process to select geographic lead agencies shall, at a minimum, specify that a county office of education applying to be a geographic lead agency demonstrate all of the following: (A) Appropriate expertise with the state priorities identified in subdivision (d) of Section 52060 and subdivision (d) of Section 52066 and with federal programs, which may include a plan to partner or subcontract, as appropriate, with other county offices of education or other entities for that expertise. (B) Ability to build the capacity of county offices of education within a defined geographic area to provide effective assistance and support to school districts under the state priorities identified in subdivision (d) of Section 52060 and federal programs. (C) Demonstrated capacity to provide assistance to school districts on improving pupil performance and closing achievement gaps for pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Section 52052. (D) Capacity and willingness to provide necessary assistance and support to other county offices of education. (E) Ability to coordinate and calibrate assistance and support provided to local educational agencies within a defined geographic area and with other geographic lead agencies, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and the department. (F) Willingness to establish goals and be held accountable for improved performance across multiple measures within a defined geographic area. (5) A county office of education may partner as a consortium with other local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit educational services providers to submit a proposal to serve as a geographic lead agency. (b) (1) A geographic lead agency shall have all of the following responsibilities: (A) Assist in building the capacity of county offices of education within the geographic lead agency’s defined geographic area to provide effective assistance and support to school districts under the state priorities identified in subdivision (d) of Section 52060 and federal programs. (B) Coordinate and calibrate assistance and support provided to local educational agencies within its defined geographic area and with other geographic lead agencies, expert lead agencies identified pursuant to Section 52073.1, special education resource leads identified pursuant to Section 52073.2, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and the department. (C) Provide assistance and support if another county office of education within the geographic lead agency’s defined geographic area is unable to provide appropriate assistance and support to one or more school districts in that county office of education’s boundaries, or at the request of a school district or county superintendent of schools pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 52071. (D) Identify existing resources, professional development activities, and other efforts currently available within its designated geographic area to assist school districts and county offices of education to improve outcomes under the state priorities identified in subdivision (d) of Section 52060 and subdivision (d) of Section 52066, and upon request, share information about these existing resources. (E) Upon request by the department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, develop new resources and activities that are designed to build capacity within school districts and county offices of education across the state under the state priorities identified in subdivision (d) of Section 52060 and subdivision (d) of Section 52066 or other areas of identified need. (F) Other duties as specified by the department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence as part of the process to select geographic lead agencies. (2) A geographic lead agency may enter into subcontracts with one or more local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit educational services providers to assist in fulfilling the responsibilities described in this subdivision. (c) The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, in consultation with the department, shall assist the geographic lead agencies in fulfilling the responsibilities described in subdivision (b). (d) (1) At the conclusion of the term for each selected geographic lead agency, the department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, subject to approval by the executive director of the state board, may renew the selection of the existing geographic lead agency or reopen the selection of a geographic lead agency in a manner consistent with subdivision (a). (2) Before renewing the selection of an existing geographic lead agency, the department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall determine that the geographic lead agency has been successful in doing both of the following: (A) Meeting the goals established pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (a). (B) Fulfilling the responsibilities described in subdivision (b), including, but not limited to, progress in building the capacity of county offices of education within the geographic lead agency’s defined geographic area as demonstrated by trends within the geographic lead agency’s defined geographic area in the number of school districts receiving technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 52071 and the number of school districts that stopped receiving technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 52071 due to improved performance on the state and local indicators developed for the California School Dashboard pursuant to Section 52064.5. (3) As part of the request for renewal, an existing geographic lead agency shall provide a description of efforts the geographic lead agency has made to fulfill the responsibilities described in subdivision (b). (e) Commencing with the 2018–19 fiscal year, the sum of four million dollars ($4,000,000) shall be appropriated annually to the department from the General Fund to be awarded to county offices of education serving as geographic lead agencies pursuant to this section. (f) For purposes of making the computations required by Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution, the amount appropriated in subdivision (e) shall be deemed to be “General Fund revenues appropriated for school districts,” as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 41202, and included within the “total allocations to school districts and community college districts from General Fund proceeds of taxes appropriated pursuant to Article XIII B,” as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 41202. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 76. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024.)
52073.1.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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The department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence may create a process to select an expert lead agency, subject to budget appropriation and approval by the executive director of the state board.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52073.1. (a) Subject to an appropriation included in the annual Budget Act for this purpose, the department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence may establish a process, administered by the department, to select, subject to approval by the executive director of the state board, an expert lead agency based on specific expertise in an area of need to conduct activities and build statewide capacity to address that area of need within the statewide system of support. (b) The process for selecting an expert lead agency pursuant to this section shall ensure, at a minimum, that the expert lead agency demonstrate the ability to coordinate and calibrate assistance and support provided based on the specific expertise in an area of need with geographic lead agencies, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and the department, and, as appropriate, that the expert lead agency demonstrates the ability to provide assistance on improving pupil performance and closing achievement gaps for pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Section 52052 in the specific area of statewide need. (c) In selecting an expert lead agency pursuant to this section, the department and California Collaborative for Educational Excellence may select a county office of education serving as a geographic lead agency pursuant to Section 52073 or another local educational agency. (d) Selection of an expert lead agency pursuant to this section shall be in addition to the limitation on the number of geographic lead agencies specified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 52073. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 75. (AB 1808) Effective June 27, 2018.)
52073.2.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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The department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence must set up a process to select special education resource leads, with limits on how many may be selected and required minimum selections for certain specialties.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52073.2. (a) The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the department shall establish a process, administered by the department, to select, subject to approval by the executive director of the state board in consultation with the Department of Finance, special education local plan areas, county offices of education, or consortia of special education local plan areas and county offices of education to serve as special education resource leads to work with lead agencies selected pursuant to Sections 52073 and 52073.1, and other county offices of education, to improve pupil outcomes as part of the statewide system of support pursuant to this article. (b) The process to select special education resource leads shall ensure that no more than 10 special education resource leads are selected to provide specific expertise on special education issues within the statewide system of support. At least three resource leads shall be selected in a manner to ensure statewide representation and focus directly on building local and regional capacity to support local educational agencies in achieving the goals, actions, and services identified in their local control and accountability plans. Special education resource leads shall be selected for a term not to exceed five years. (c) Commencing with the grant cycle beginning July 1, 2023, both of the following shall occur: (1) At least one resource lead shall be selected to support the development and implementation of high-quality individualized education programs. (2) At least one resource lead shall be selected to, in partnership with a family support organization, or coalition of family support organizations, that provides support to families of pupils with disabilities, provide capacity building, training, and technical assistance on family support for families of pupils with disabilities, and conflict prevention and alternate dispute resolution in special education. (d) For purposes of this section, “family support organization that provides support to families of pupils with disabilities” includes, but is not limited to, a state or federally funded organization that provides support to families of pupils with disabilities. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 86. (AB 181) Effective June 30, 2022.)
52073.3.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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This section creates and funds an expansion of the Community Engagement Initiative and requires state education entities and a selected lead agency to develop metrics, training, and reporting.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52073.3. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) Without capacity in California’s public school system to conduct meaningful interestholder engagement, especially as it relates to the local control and accountability plan development process, pupils, families, and communities may not be able to hold school districts accountable for decisions that affect pupil outcomes. (2) The statewide system of support established pursuant to Section 52059.5 should include expertise and resources to help school districts improve in their ability to engage interestholders meaningfully. (3) Through an important investment made through the Budget Act of 2018, the statewide system of support has grown to include the Community Engagement Initiative, which was established for the purpose of all of the following: (A) Building capacity in communities and school districts to have difficult conversations with each other and build trust, with a focus on improving outcomes for pupils. (B) Identifying effective models of community engagement and metrics to evaluate those models. (C) Developing effective peer-to-peer partnerships between school districts and county offices of education, utilizing the existing professional learning networks structure administered by the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, to deepen community engagement using lessons learned from the work identified in subparagraph (A) and the models identified in subparagraph (B). (D) Scaling up the work identified in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) to improve community engagement statewide and incorporate practices that prove effective toward school district and county office of education continuous improvement efforts. (4) Through the Community Engagement Initiative, local educational agencies have been able to create authentic partnerships among pupils, families, districts, and communities that nurture relationships, build trust, ensure cultural, racial, and linguistic equity, and lead to transformative pupil outcomes. (5) While the initial investment in the Community Engagement Initiative was an important initial foray into building local educational agency engagement capacity, work remains to strengthen engagement statewide and further address the gaps in local capacity for meaningful community engagement. (b) The Community Engagement Initiative Expansion, or the Expansion, is hereby established for all of the following purposes: (1) Increasing and enhancing the emphasis on the engagement of pupils, families, and communities in all aspects of the Community Engagement Initiative. (2) Expanding the use of the Community Engagement Initiative’s identified metrics to create a common definition and clear standards for meaningful engagement at the local and state levels. (3) Developing an in-depth training series on meaningful pupil, family, and community engagement and engaging local educational agencies and schoolsite staff in those trainings to build the knowledge, skillsets, and commitment of key staff in improving pupil, family, and community engagement. (4) Increasing the capacity of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the lead agency selected pursuant to subdivision (c) to scale up the initiative and improve alignment with the statewide system of support. (c) (1) By May 1, 2023, the department and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, with approval from the executive director of the state board, shall select an expert community engagement lead agency, consistent with Section 52073.1, to coadminister the Expansion with the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. (2) The lead agency selected for the Expansion shall demonstrate a willingness and capacity to do all of the following: (A) Develop and disseminate expertise in community engagement. (B) Work collaboratively with the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and a diverse group of education interestholders. (C) Communicate regularly with the department, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and the lead agencies specified in Section 52073 through the formal process established pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 52073. (D) Document the outcomes of the activities authorized by this section through the duration of the Expansion and, in partnership with the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the Expansion participants, develop resources based on the experiences and conclusions of the Community Engagement Initiative’s participants and the Expansion’s participants from their specific contexts that are broadly applicable and actionable statewide. (E) Play a leadership role in disseminating the information specified in subparagraph (D) throughout the statewide system of support established pursuant to Section 52059.5 and serving as a resource to local educational agencies and community interestholders in applying that information to their local context. (d) (1) The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the lead agency selected pursuant to subdivision (c) shall create a common definition and clear metrics for effective, equitable community engagement that draw upon the metrics developed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (f) Section 140 of Chapter 32 of the Statutes of 2018. (2) The metrics shall mirror the original purpose of the Community Engagement Initiative, which is to engage underrepresented pupils, families, and communities, build trust and have authentic and productive conversations, and link engagement to efforts that improve student outcomes. (e) (1) On or before December 1, 2023, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the lead agency selected pursuant to subdivision (c) shall develop an in-depth training series and resources on meaningful pupil, family, and community engagement. (2) The developed training series and resources shall be able to accomplish, at a minimum, all of the following: (A) Develop professional development through train-the-trainer models or online training modules that are scaffolded to support the continued professional development and deeper expertise of educators. (B) Provide technical assistance to local educational agencies. (C) Develop a network of educators, especially those selected to participate in previous community engagement professional learning networks pursuant to Section 140 of Chapter 32 of the Statutes of 2018, who can provide coaching and training to other local educational agencies. (3) The developed training series and resources shall include content on areas, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (A) How to have conversations on complex issues such as race, language, disability, understanding community expertise, and sharing power. (B) Engaging local educational agency and schoolsite staff in those trainings to build the knowledge, skillsets, and commitment of key staff in improving pupil, family, and community engagement. (C) Focusing on and centering the voices of pupils, families, and communities in decisionmaking processes. (D) Protocols for facilitating professional learning networks to help other communities and school districts improve and deepen their interactions, including the Community Engagement Initiative Protocol Toolkit, developed and tested by community engagement professional learning networks convened pursuant to Section 140 of Chapter 32 of the Statutes of 2018. (E) Metrics for measuring increases in community engagement, including the metrics developed pursuant to subdivision (d). (F) How to leverage the Community Engagement Initiative for transformational school investments and authentic pupil, family, community, and educator engagement, including, but not limited to, local control and accountability plans, expanded learning opportunity programs, and California Community School Partnership Act grants. (4) The training series and resources shall be made publicly available, at no cost to local educational agencies statewide. (5) The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall periodically update the trainings and resources, as needed, based on the findings of future community engagement professional learning networks and other research. (f) For the 2022–23 fiscal year to the 2026–27 fiscal year, inclusive, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the lead agency selected pursuant to subdivision (c) shall convene 30 community engagement professional learning networks. Each of these professional learning networks shall be similar in composition to the teams described in subdivision (d) of Section 140 of Chapter 32 of the Statutes of 2018. These teams shall be willing to do all of the following: (1) Participate in the professional learning network for no less than two years. (2) Engage in open dialogue on issues related to improving local pupil outcomes. (3) (A) Partner with other communities and school districts on improving community engagement. (B) A partnership pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include providing fiscal support to partnering organizations to support their capacity for meaningful collaboration and implementation of the Community Engagement Initiative. (g) For the 2022–23 fiscal year, each of the professional learning networks created pursuant to subdivision (f) shall include as cofacilitators members of a team that participated in the initial community engagement professional learning networks established pursuant to subdivisions (e) and (g) of Section 140 of Chapter 32 of the Statutes of 2018. (h) Beginning on July 1, 2024, the professional learning networks created pursuant to subdivision (f) may also include as cofacilitators members of a team that participated in the initial community engagement professional learning networks established pursuant to subdivision (k) of Section 140 of Chapter 32 of the Statutes of 2018. (i) Each of the professional learning networks established pursuant to subdivision (f) shall do both of the following: (1) Deepen the community engagement of the school districts and communities participating in each professional learning network, including by engaging with the Community Engagement Protocol Toolkit developed by the community engagement professional learning networks established pursuant to Section 140 of Chapter 32 of the Statutes of 2018. (2) Use the metrics developed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (f) of Section 140 of Chapter 32 of the Statutes of 2018 to measure changes in community engagement in each of the participating communities and school districts. (j) The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the lead agency selected pursuant to subdivision (c) shall incorporate learning recovery work, as authorized by the funds apportioned pursuant to Section 32526, into the training and resources provided to local educational agencies. (k) By June 30, 2027, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the lead agency selected pursuant to subdivision (c) shall submit a report to the executive director of the state board, the Superintendent, the executive director of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, each of the lead agencies identified pursuant to Section 52073, and the chairpersons of each of the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature. The report shall include all of the following: (1) A description of best practices for improving community engagement identified by the professional learning networks established under the Community Engagement Initiative and the Expansion, and any changes in the understanding of best practices throughout the duration of the Expansion. (2) Using the definition and metrics identified pursuant to subdivision (d), an analysis of the impact of the work done by each team through the professional learning networks on their home communities and school districts. (3) Feedback to improve the community engagement professional learning network protocol and metrics, and additional activities or resources that would assist in continued development of capacity within local educational agencies and local communities for conducting meaningful interestholder engagement. (l) For the 2022–23 fiscal year, the sum of one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to the Superintendent for allocation to the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence to expand and strengthen the Community Engagement Initiative pursuant to this section. The administrative agent of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, pursuant to policy and program direction from the governing board of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, shall develop the budget for the Community Engagement Initiative Expansion, subject to approval by the Department of Finance. Of the amount appropriated in this subdivision, five million dollars ($5,000,000) shall be allocated to the administrative agent of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence for costs associated with administering this program. All funds appropriated pursuant to this subdivision shall be available for encumbrance until June 30, 2029. (m) For purposes of making the computations required by Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution, the appropriation made by subdivision (l) shall be deemed to be “General Fund revenues appropriated for school districts,” as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 41202, for the 2021–22 fiscal year, and included within the “total allocations to school districts and community college districts from General Fund proceeds of taxes appropriated pursuant to Article XIII B,” as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 41202, for the 2021–22 fiscal year. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 77. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024.)
52073.4.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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This section provides funding and sets rules for selecting and overseeing regional English learner lead agencies.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52073.4. (a) (1) Contingent upon federal English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act (20 U.S.C. 6811 et seq.) funds appropriated in Item 6100-125-0890 of the Budget Act of 2025 for the support of regional English learner lead agencies not being available due to a reduction in California’s receipt of federal funds, for the 2025–26 fiscal year, the sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) shall be appropriated from the General Fund to the Superintendent to award to county offices of education serving as regional English learner lead agencies consistent with this section. (2) Commencing with the 2026–27 fiscal year, the sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) shall be annually appropriated each fiscal year from the General Fund to the Superintendent to award to county offices of education serving as regional English learner lead agencies consistent with this section. (b) For the 2025–26 fiscal year, the department shall allocate the funds appropriated pursuant to subdivision (a) to the 11 county offices of education serving as regional county office of education English learner specialists, pursuant to Provision 2 of Item 6100-125-0890 of the Budget Act of 2024, to provide technical assistance to local educational agencies on state and federal programs, and recommendations for best practices, instructional strategies, and improvement in English language proficiency and state academic standards. The department shall assess the performance of the county offices of education in performing the duties specified according to the metrics approved by the executive director of the state board pursuant to Provision 2 of Item 6100-125-0890 of the Budget Act of 2023, to the extent practicable, and provide a final report to the Department of Finance and the executive director of the state board on the regional county offices of education’s performance on these metrics no later than December 30, 2026. (c) (1) On or before July 1, 2026, the department shall select, in consultation with and subject to approval by the executive director of the state board, county offices of education to serve as regional English learner lead agencies to conduct the activities required pursuant to subdivision (d). (2) The process to select regional English learner lead agencies shall ensure that no fewer than five and no more than seven regional English learner lead agencies are selected in a manner to ensure statewide coverage. Regional English learner lead agencies shall be selected for a term not to exceed four years. (3) The process to select regional English learner lead agencies shall, at a minimum, specify that a county office of education applying to be a regional English learner lead agency demonstrate all of the following: (A) Appropriate expertise of the California English Learner Roadmap State Board of Education Policy: Educational Programs and Services for English Learners (EL Roadmap Policy), adopted by the state board on July 12, 2017. (B) Ability to build the capacity of county offices of education within a defined region to provide effective assistance and support to school districts and charter schools around high-quality, comprehensive English language development instruction. (C) Demonstrated capacity to provide technical assistance and resources to school districts and charter schools that support the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective English learner instructional programs. (D) Capacity and willingness to provide necessary assistance and support to other county offices of education. (E) Ability to coordinate and calibrate assistance and support provided to local educational agencies within a defined region and with other regional English learner lead agencies, Literacy Lead Agencies, and the department. (F) Willingness and ability to establish outcome measures and high-leverage strategies, monitor progress, and be held accountable for improved performance across multiple measures within a defined region. (4) Priority consideration to serve as a regional English learner lead agency shall be given to a county office of education with experience providing technical assistance to local educational agencies on state and federal requirements related to English learners pursuant to Provision 2 of Item 6100-125-0890 of the Budget Act of 2024. (d) A regional English learner lead agency shall have all of the following responsibilities: (1) Assist in building the capacity of county offices of education within the regional English learner lead agency’s defined region to provide technical assistance to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective English learner instructional programs. (2) Coordinate and calibrate assistance and support provided to local educational agencies within its defined region and with other regional English learner lead agencies, geographic lead agencies identified pursuant to Section 52073, expert lead agencies identified pursuant to Section 52073.1, special education resource leads identified pursuant to Section 52073.2, literacy leads in the Statewide Literacy Network pursuant to Section 90 of the act that added this section, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, and the department. This shall include coordinating and calibrating assistance provided to school districts and charter schools receiving technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 52071 and subdivision (a) of Section 47607.3, based on performance on the state and local indicators included in the California School Dashboard pursuant to Section 52064.5 of English learners and long-term English learners as defined in Section 52052. (3) Coordinate and collaborate with other regional English learner lead agencies to provide support around high-quality English language development instruction across regions. (4) Identify existing resources, professional development activities, and other efforts currently available within its designated region to assist local educational agencies in building effective English language acquisition programs and share information about these existing resources. (5) In alignment with Section 361, work to incorporate the EL Roadmap Policy meaningfully within the statewide system of support established pursuant to Section 52059.5. (6) Upon request by the department, develop new resources and activities that are designed to build capacity within local educational agencies to support the outcomes of English learner pupils, including long-term English learners. (7) Participate in the Statewide Literacy Network activities to convene literacy leads to support statewide implementation of evidence-based practices aligned to the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to Section 60207, the English Learner Roadmap, the Literacy Roadmap, and the use of data to support effective instruction. (8) Other duties as specified by the department. (e) The department shall assist the regional English learner lead agencies in fulfilling the responsibilities described in subdivision (d). (f) (1) At the conclusion of the term for each selected regional English learner lead agency, the department, subject to approval by the executive director of the state board, may renew the selection of the existing regional English learner lead agency or reopen the selection of a regional English learner lead agency in a manner consistent with subdivision (c). (2) Before renewing the selection of an existing regional English learner lead agency, the department shall determine that the regional English learner lead agency has been successful in doing both of the following: (A) Meeting the outcome measures established pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (c). (B) Fulfilling the responsibilities described in subdivision (d), including, but not limited to, progress in supporting school districts and charter schools and building the capacity of county offices of education within the regional English learner lead agency’s defined region, as demonstrated by trends within the regional English learner lead agency’s defined region in the number of school districts and charter schools receiving technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 52071 and subdivision (a) of Section 47607.3, and the number of school districts and charter schools that stopped receiving technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 52071 and subdivision (a) of Section 47607.3 due to improved performance on the state and local indicators developed for the California School Dashboard pursuant to Section 52064.5 of English learners and long-term English learners as defined in Section 52052. (3) As part of the request for renewal, an existing regional English learner lead agency shall provide a description of efforts the regional English learner lead agency has made to fulfill the responsibilities described in subdivision (d). (g) For purposes of making the computations required by Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution, the appropriations made by subdivision (a) shall be deemed to be “General Fund revenues appropriated for school districts,” as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 41202, for the fiscal year in which they are appropriated, and included within the “total allocations to school districts and community college districts from General Fund proceeds of taxes appropriated pursuant to Article XIII B,” as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 41202, for the fiscal year in which they are appropriated. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 8, Sec. 50. (AB 121) Effective June 27, 2025.)
52073.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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This section requires the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the department to select Equity Leads through a competitive process by March 1, 2024, subject to approval, and sets minimum and maximum numbers and a term limit.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52073.5. (a) (1) By March 1, 2024, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the department shall select, subject to approval by the executive director of the state board and as a result of a competitive process, local educational agencies, or a consortium of local educational agencies, to serve as Equity Leads within the system of support to conduct the activities required pursuant to this section. (2) The competitive process to select the Equity Leads shall ensure that no fewer than two Equity Leads and no more than four Equity Leads are selected in a manner that provides for statewide coverage. The Equity Leads shall be selected for a term not to exceed five years. (3) Notwithstanding the deadline established pursuant to paragraph (1), if the competitive selection process administered pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) yields fewer than six applicants, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and the department shall reestablish a new competitive process, subject to all other requirements of this subdivision, to solicit a larger pool of applicants. (b) The Equity Leads selected pursuant to subdivision (a) shall demonstrate a willingness and capacity to do all of the following: (1) Work collaboratively with the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, the department, and other lead agencies in the system of support to advance the purpose of the statewide system of support specified in subdivision (b) of Section 52059.5. (2) Partner with other subject matter experts across the state, including, but not limited to, the Community Engagement Initiative, 21st Century California School Leadership Academy, California Community Schools Partnership Program Regional Technical Assistance Center, Local Literacy Lead Agencies, and Statewide System of Support for Expanded Learning. (3) Develop and disseminate resources on effective practices for analyzing programs, identifying barriers and opportunities, and implementing actions and services to meet the identified needs of all pupils, including by addressing racial disparities. (4) Understand the local control and accountability plan and how to use the local control and accountability plan for strategic planning, including, but not limited to, by: (A) Identifying and analyzing available and relevant data to understand pupil needs and helping practitioners, educators, and interestholders understand the data. (B) Assisting practitioners in implementing and monitoring changes to practice to meet the needs of all pupils, including by addressing racial disparities in opportunities and outcomes and aligning to the technical assistance provided pursuant to Sections 47607.3, 52071, 52071.5, 52072, and 52072.5. (C) Including diverse and underrepresented pupils, families, and communities in decisionmaking processes in school settings. (5) Understanding the history of racial inequities in California, including, but not limited to, past policies related to segregation, immigration, education, and public safety and incarceration, and how it currently impacts pupils in California. (c) The Equity Leads shall have all of the following responsibilities: (1) Partnering with the local educational agencies, prioritizing those with schools receiving Local Control Funding Formula Equity Multiplier funding pursuant to Section 42238.024, to analyze programs, identify barriers and opportunities, and implement actions and services to meet the identified needs of all pupils, including by addressing racial disparities. This shall include enhancing and expanding existing work in these areas. (2) Supporting the work of local educational agencies, prioritizing those with schools receiving Local Control Funding Formula Equity Multiplier funding pursuant to Section 42238.024, in developing and implementing programs and supports that address racial disparities in opportunities and academic outcomes. (3) Identifying existing resources, including support for educator preparation; recruitment, retention, and professional development activities; instructional coaching; and other efforts currently available to address disparities, including racial disparities, in pupil outcomes, and sharing these resources with local educational agencies, prioritizing those receiving Local Control Funding Formula Equity Multiplier funding pursuant to Section 42238.024. (4) Monitoring the impact of the implementation of local control and accountability plan goals pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (e) of Section 52064, and reporting on the best practices developed and outcomes. (d) Commencing with the 2023–24 fiscal year, and for each fiscal year thereafter, the sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) is hereby appropriated to the department from the General Fund to be awarded to local educational agencies serving as Equity Leads pursuant to this section. (e) For purposes of making the computations required by Section 8 of Article XVI of the California Constitution, the appropriations made by subdivision (d) shall be deemed to be “General Fund revenues appropriated for school districts,” as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 41202, for the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made, and included within the “total allocations to school districts and community college districts from General Fund proceeds of taxes appropriated pursuant to Article XIII B,” as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 41202, for the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 79. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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This section creates the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and sets out who governs it, how it is operated, and when it may provide assistance to schools.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52074. (a) The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence is hereby established. (b) The purpose of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence is to advise and assist school districts, county superintendents of schools, and charter schools in achieving the goals set forth in a local control and accountability plan adopted pursuant to this article. The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall achieve this purpose by facilitating continuous improvement for local educational agencies within California’s system of public school support. (c) The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall be governed by a board consisting of the following five members: (1) The Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. (2) The president of the state board or the president of the state board’s designee. (3) A county superintendent of schools appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. (4) A teacher appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. (5) A superintendent of a school district appointed by the Governor. (d) The governing board of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall select, and direct the administrative agent provided for in subdivision (e) to hire, the executive director of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and provide policy and program direction. (e) The department, in consultation with the executive director of the state board and with the approval of the Department of Finance, shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with a local educational agency, or consortium of local educational agencies, to serve as the administrative agent for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. The administrative agent shall operate all aspects of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of understanding entered into with the state, applicable statutes, and the policy and program direction of the governing board of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. (f) Pursuant to the policy and program direction of the governing board of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, the administrative agent shall contract with individuals, local educational agencies, or organizations with the expertise, experience, and a record of success to carry out the purposes of this article. The areas of expertise, experience, and record of success shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (1) State priorities as described in subdivision (d) of Section 52060, including the state and local indicators developed for the California School Dashboard pursuant to Section 52064.5. (2) Improving the quality of teaching. (3) Improving the quality of school district and schoolsite leadership. (4) Successfully addressing the needs of special pupil populations, including, but not limited to, English learners, pupils eligible to receive a free or reduced-price meal, pupils in foster care, and individuals with exceptional needs. (g) (1) The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence may accept a request or referral to advise and assist a school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school pursuant to paragraph (2) or in either of the following circumstances: (A) If the county superintendent of schools of the county in which the school district or charter school is located determines, following the provision of technical assistance pursuant to Section 52071 or 47607.3, as applicable, and the geographic lead agency of that county identified pursuant to Section 52073 agrees, that the advice and assistance of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence is necessary to help the school district or charter school accomplish the goals described in the local control and accountability plan adopted pursuant to this article. (B) If the Superintendent determines that the advice and assistance of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence is necessary to help the school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school accomplish the goals set forth in the local control and accountability plan adopted pursuant to this article. (2) (A) If a school district receives an emergency apportionment pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 41320) of Chapter 3 of Part 24 of Division 3, the school district shall be deemed to have been referred to the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. (B) If the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence provides assistance to a school district referred pursuant to this paragraph, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall conduct a systemic review of the school district to identify needs and strategies to improve pupil academic achievement, including, but not limited to, needs identified pursuant to Sections 52052, 52064.5, and 52071. Based on the results of the systemic review, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall coordinate and facilitate the assistance provided to the school district by governmental agencies to provide coherent and effective support consistent with the purpose of the statewide system of support specified in Section 52059.5. The governmental agencies may include, among others, the department, the local county superintendent, the applicable geographic lead agency, and the County Office Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team. It is the intent of the Legislature that no single governmental agency providing assistance in partnership with other governmental agencies bear the full cost of assistance. (3) Outside of the processes described in paragraphs (1) and (2), only a school district, county office of education, or charter school that is eligible for technical assistance pursuant to Section 52071, 52071.5, or 47607.3 may request the advice and assistance of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. A school district, county office of education, or charter school that requests advice and assistance pursuant to this paragraph shall reimburse the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence for the cost of those services pursuant to authority provided in the annual Budget Act. (4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), the County Office Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team established pursuant to Section 42127.8 may request the advice or assistance of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence and shall reimburse the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence for the cost of those services pursuant to authority provided in the annual Budget Act. (h) To the extent authority is provided in the annual Budget Act, a school district at risk of qualifying for state intervention pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 52072 shall have priority for direct technical assistance from the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. (i) In addition to the functions described in subdivision (g), the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall do both of the following: (1) Facilitate professional development activities that increase the capacity of local educational agencies to improve pupil outcomes in alignment with state priorities pursuant to Section 52060 and to improve performance on the state and local indicators developed for the California School Dashboard pursuant to Section 52064.5. The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall provide professional development in partnership with state professional associations, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies. The governing board of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall determine the extent of the training that is necessary to comply with this paragraph. (2) Produce a professional development training calendar, to be posted on the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence’s internet website, that publicizes all of the professional development activities offered pursuant to paragraph (1) at the local, regional, and state levels. (j) The individuals with whom the administrative agent enters into employment contracts to carry out the purposes of this article shall be deemed employees of the administrative agent and eligible for participation in either the State Teachers’ Retirement System or the Public Employees’ Retirement System, as appropriate to the nature of the work to be performed by the employees. (k) Receipt of any revenues not appropriated by the Legislature to the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, including revenues received for assistance provided pursuant to paragraphs (3) and (4) of subdivision (g), shall be subject to approval by the governing board of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. The governing board of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall ensure that all activities, regardless of fund source, are aligned with the purpose of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, as described in subdivision (b). (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 80. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
52075.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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This section lets people file complaints about noncompliance, allows appeals to the Superintendent, requires a written appeal decision within 60 days, and requires remedies or technical assistance when merit is found.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52075. (a) A complaint that a school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school has not complied with the requirements of this article or Sections 47606.5 and 47607.3, as applicable, may be filed with a school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school pursuant to the Uniform Complaint Procedures set forth in Chapter 5.1 (commencing with Section 4600) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Consistent with subdivision (d) of Section 4600 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, a complaint may be filed by any member of the public, including anyone electing to file anonymously, if the complaint provides evidence or information leading to evidence to support an allegation of noncompliance with the requirements of this article. (c) A complainant not satisfied with the decision of a school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school may appeal the decision to the Superintendent and shall receive a written appeal decision within 60 days of the Superintendent’s receipt of the appeal. (d) If a school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school finds merit in a complaint, or the Superintendent finds merit in an appeal, the school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school shall provide a remedy to all affected pupils, parents, and guardians. (e) If the Superintendent finds merit in an appeal of a complaint filed against a school district related to a local control and accountability plan approved by a county superintendent of schools, or finds merit in an appeal against a county superintendent of schools related to the approval of a school district’s local control and accountability plan, the Superintendent shall provide technical assistance to the county superintendent of schools focused on improving the county superintendent of schools’ review and approval of local control and accountability plans. (f) Information regarding the requirements of this article shall be included in the annual notification distributed to pupils, parents and guardians, employees, and other interested parties pursuant to Section 4622 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations or any successor regulation. (g) School districts, county superintendents of schools, and charter schools shall establish local policies and procedures to implement the provisions of this section on or before June 30, 2014. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 78. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024.)
52076.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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This article cannot be waived by the state board under Section 33050 or by the Superintendent.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52076. Notwithstanding any other law, this article shall not be subject to waiver by the state board pursuant to Section 33050 or by the Superintendent. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 47, Sec. 103. (AB 97) Effective July 1, 2013.)
52077.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. )
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If the listed activities are determined to be a state reimbursable mandate, the related funding must be used to directly offset mandated costs.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6.1. Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 [52050 - 52077] ( Chapter 6.1 added by Stats. 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. Local Control and Accountability Plans and the Statewide System of Support [52059.5 - 52077] ( Heading of Article 4.5 amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 60. ) ## 52077. If any activities authorized pursuant to this article and implementing regulations are found to be a state reimbursable mandate pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution, funding provided for school districts and county offices of education pursuant to Sections 2574, 2575, 42238.02, and 42238.03 shall be used to directly offset any mandated costs. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 47, Sec. 103. (AB 97) Effective July 1, 2013.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
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If outside territory is annexed to a city for school purposes, it is treated as part of the city for school-department and related school-tax matters, and the county assessor’s last assessment roll is the only basis for taxing the annexed property.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [5000 - 5442] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boards of Education [5200 - 5231] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Districts Governed [5200 - 5208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 5208. When outside territory has been annexed to a city for school purposes, the outside territory shall be deemed to be a part of the city for all matters connected with the school department of the city, for the annual levying and collecting of the property tax for the school fund of the city, and for all purposes specified in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 15100) of Part 10 of this division. The last assessment roll made by the county assessor shall be the only basis of taxation for the school district on the property outside the corporate limits annexed for school purposes. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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This article may be referred to as the Chacon-Moscone Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52160. This article shall be known and may be referred to as the Chacon-Moscone Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36.)
52161.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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School districts must provide in-service bilingual and crosscultural training for personnel serving limited-English-proficient pupils, and higher education institutions are intended to establish similar qualification programs for teachers and administrators.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52161. The Legislature finds that there are more than 288,000 school age children who are limited English proficient and who do not have the English language skills necessary to benefit from instruction only in English at a level substantially equivalent to pupils whose primary language is English. Their lack of English language communication skills presents an obstacle to such pupils’ right to an equal educational opportunity which can be removed by instruction and training in the pupils’ primary languages while such pupils are learning English. The Legislature recognizes that the school dropout rate is excessive among pupils of limited English proficiency. This represents a tremendous loss in human resources and in potential personal income and tax revenues. Furthermore, high rates of joblessness among these dropouts contribute to the unemployment burden of the state. The Legislature recognizes that a critical need exists for teaching and administrative personnel qualified in the bilingual and crosscultural skills necessary to the instruction of the limited-English-proficient population in the state’s school districts. Therefore, the Legislature directs school districts to provide for in-service programs to qualify existing and future personnel in the bilingual and crosscultural skills necessary to serve the pupils of limited English proficiency of this state. Furthermore, the Legislature intends that the public institutions of higher education establish programs to qualify teachers and administrators in the bilingual and crosscultural skills necessary to serve these pupils. The Legislature finds and declares that the primary goal of all programs under this article is, as effectively and efficiently as possible, to develop in each child fluency in English. The programs shall also provide positive reinforcement of the self-image of participating pupils, promote crosscultural understanding, and provide equal opportunity for academic achievement, including, when necessary, academic instruction through the primary language. It is the purpose of this article to require California school districts to offer bilingual learning opportunities to each pupil of limited English proficiency enrolled in the public schools, and to provide adequate supplemental financial support to achieve such purpose. Insofar as the individual pupil is concerned, participation in bilingual programs is voluntary on the part of the parent or guardian. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 5. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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The State Board of Education must adopt rules and regulations needed to effectively administer this article.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52162. The State Board of Education shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary for the effective administration of this article. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 6. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52163.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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This section defines key terms used in the bilingual education article and sets some program rules and reporting requirements.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52163. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article. (a) “Basic bilingual education” is a system of instruction that builds upon the language skills of the pupil and that consists of, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) A structured English language development component with daily instruction leading to the acquisition of English language proficiency, including English reading and writing skills. (2) A structured primary language component with daily basic skills instruction in the primary language for the purpose of sustaining achievement in basic subject areas until the transfer to English is made. As the pupil develops English language skills, the amount of instruction offered through English shall increase. (b) “Bilingual-bicultural education” is a system of instruction that uses two languages, one of which is English, as a means of instruction. It is a means of instruction that builds upon and expands the existing language skills of each participating pupil, that will enable the pupil to achieve competency in both languages. This instruction shall include all of the following: (1) Daily instruction in English language development that shall include: (A) Listening and speaking skills. (B) Reading and writing skills; formal instruction in reading and writing of English shall be introduced when appropriate criteria are met. (2) Language development in the pupil’s primary language, including oral and literacy skills. (3) Reading in the pupil’s primary language. (4) Selected subjects taught in the pupil’s primary language. (5) Development of an understanding of the history and culture of California and the United States, as well as an understanding of customs and values of the cultures associated with the languages being taught. (c) (1) “Experimental bilingual programs” are: (A) Innovative programs that are consistent with the provisions of this article, the requirements for bilingual teaching personnel pursuant to Section 52165, and the requirements for English language and primary language development pursuant to this section. Innovative programs may include new management approaches, greater emphasis on team teaching, or other appropriate improvements that expand the learning opportunities of pupils of limited English proficiency. Unless waivers of code sections are required, project approval of the state board is not required. A description of each innovative program shall be included with the consolidated application for program funding and an annual evaluation of the programs shall be included in the multiple-funded program evaluation required pursuant to Section 33403. (B) Planned variation programs for the purpose of comparing and improving language development programs for pupils of limited English proficiency. A primary focus shall be on appropriate instruction for pupils of limited English proficiency whose English skills are superior to their skills in their primary language. A focus may also be placed upon situations in which the number of pupils who, in accordance with Section 52165, would be required to receive instruction pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 52163, is substantially smaller than the census indicated for the previous year, in which case all pupils of limited English proficiency shall receive instruction through individual learning programs during the preparation of the district’s proposal and the consideration of the proposal by the state board. The programs shall be authorized by the state board in up to 300 classrooms in 1982–83 and up to 700 classrooms in 1983–84 and each school year thereafter in districts that are representative of the state both geographically and by size. Not more than 30 classrooms in 1982–83 and 50 classrooms in 1983–84, that may or may not be in another school, shall be approved in any one district. The programs shall not result in segregation. For districts proposing a planned variation program, the staffing requirements of Section 52165 may be partially or totally waived by the state board provided that the district has an inadequate number of certified bilingual teachers, that certified bilingual teachers are not replaced, that present level of effort is not reduced, and that the proposed language development program is appropriate. For each participating classroom there shall be another similar classroom in the district that has fully implemented and is in compliance with the other provisions of this article. (2) Proposals for planned variation programs shall include, but need not be limited to: (A) A clear statement of the purposes, goals, and objectives for planned variation programs and projected outcomes. (B) A delineated management, staffing, and instructional plan. (C) Pupil identification, diagnosis, and assessment procedures. (D) Evidence of qualified bilingual and other instructional staff with demonstrated competence in language development, bicultural or multicultural knowledge of participating pupils, and instructional methodologies. (E) Documented parent and community participation and support. (F) Use of state and federal funding, where applicable. (G) Evaluation component that controls for instructional treatments, instructional engaged time, staffing, pupil language characteristics, achievement, attendance, and related data. (H) For purposes of this subdivision, if formal action upon a proposal for a planned variation program is not taken by the state board on or before the second regular meeting of the state board following the receipt of a complete and documented proposal, the proposal shall be deemed approved for the remainder of the school year. Proposals that meet the requirements of this subdivision shall be approved by the state board in accordance with standards established in subdivision (b) of Section 52820. Proposals may be approved annually for a second, third, or fourth year based upon a demonstration of compliance with planned variation program requirements. (3) The department shall include in its annual report to the Legislature submitted pursuant to Sections 33405 and 52171.6 the number and nature of experimental bilingual and planned variation programs and progress of participating pupils. (4) Nothing contained in this subdivision shall be construed to permit the operation of experimental bilingual and planned variation programs contrary to the purposes or intent of this article and other state or federal statutes and regulations promulgated for and on behalf of pupils of limited English proficiency. The primary goal of all programs shall be to teach the pupil English. (d) “Secondary level language development program” is a program in grades 7 to 12 that provides a prescriptive English language program that systematically develops a pupil’s listening and speaking skills, knowledge of linguistic and grammatical structure leading to proficiency in reading and writing English. The prescriptive English language program shall be based on the diagnosis of a pupil’s language skills pursuant to Sections 52164 and 52164.1 and shall be conducted as an integral instructional program of English curriculum for not less than one full period a day or its equivalent for the purpose of providing pupils with minimum English language competencies pursuant to subdivision (e). The primary goal of the programs shall be to teach pupils the English language. In addition to the prescriptive English language program required by this subdivision, a secondary level language development program shall provide primary language instructional support to sustain academic achievement in nonelective content subject areas required for high school graduation consistent with current law. Instruction in a secondary level language development program shall be provided either by a language development specialist, or by a certified bilingual-crosscultural teacher, who has received the recommendation of the local superintendent of schools verifying in writing that the teacher is competent and qualified to teach an English-as-a-second-language component, as measured by the district’s personnel evaluation system. School districts offering an instructional program pursuant to this subdivision shall not be required to provide a secondary level individual learning program, as defined in subdivision (e), but shall be required to maintain records documenting all parental notices and of the continuing evaluation of pupil needs and services. A school district may make a secondary level language development program available to pupils enrolled in grade 6 whenever that grade is maintained by the district in a middle school comprised of any of grades 6, 7, 8, or 9. (e) “Secondary level individual learning program” is an individualized systematic program of instruction that meets the needs of limited-English-proficient pupils and builds upon their language skills in order to develop proficiency in English. This program shall be offered in a manner consistent with the United States Supreme Court decision in Lau v. Nichols (414 U.S. 563), the Equal Education Opportunities Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1701 et seq.) and federal regulations promulgated pursuant to those court decisions and federal statutes. The primary goal of the programs shall be to teach the pupil English. (f) “Elementary level individual learning program” is any program of instruction for a pupil of limited English proficiency in which any one of the three program options described in subdivision (a), (b), or (c) is individualized to meet the needs of the pupil of limited English proficiency and is offered in a manner consistent with the requirements of this article. Instruction shall be offered in a manner consistent with the United States Supreme Court decision in Lau v. Nichols (414 U.S. 563), the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1701 et seq.), and federal regulations promulgated pursuant to those court decisions and federal statutes. The primary goal of the programs shall be to teach the pupil English. (g) “Primary language” is a language other than English that is the language the pupil first learned or the language that is spoken in the pupil’s home. (h) “Bilingual-crosscultural teacher” means a person who (1) holds a valid, regular California teaching credential and (2) holds either a bilingual-crosscultural certificate of proficiency or other credential in bilingual education authorized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing or a bilingual-crosscultural specialist credential. The person shall be fluent in the primary language and familiar with the cultural heritage of limited-English-proficiency pupils in the bilingual classes he or she conducts. The person shall have a professional demonstrated working knowledge of the methodologies that are necessary to effectively educate those pupils. (i) “Bilingual-crosscultural teacher aide” means an aide fluent in both English and the primary language of the pupil or pupils of limited English proficiency in a bilingual-bicultural program. The aide shall be familiar with the cultural heritage of pupils of limited English proficiency in the bilingual classes to which he or she is assigned. (j) “State board” means the State Board of Education. (k) “Superintendent” means the Superintendent of Public Instruction. (l) “Basic skills” means language arts, including, but not limited to, reading and writing, and mathematics. (m) “Pupils of limited English proficiency” are pupils who do not have the clearly developed English language skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing necessary to receive instruction only in English at a level substantially equivalent to pupils of the same age or grade whose primary language is English. The determination of which pupils are pupils of limited English proficiency shall be made in accordance with the procedures specified in Sections 52164 and 52164.1. Pupils who have no proficiency in their primary language are not included within this definition. (n) “Pupils of fluent English proficiency” are pupils whose English proficiency is comparable to that of the majority of pupils, of the same age or grade, whose primary language is English. (o) “Department” means the State Department of Education. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 53, Sec. 17. (SB 512) Effective January 1, 2010.)
52163.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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Bilingual program options must include activities that build positive self-image and crosscultural understanding, and they must include English development and primary-language components.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52163.5. Each of the program options defined in subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), or (f) of Section 52163 shall include structured activities which promote the pupil’s positive self-image and crosscultural understanding. The Legislature recognizes that language development is a continuum and that pupils in the same classroom may have varying levels of English and primary language skills. The individualized instruction for each pupil, pursuant to all of the program options, shall be based on a continuing evaluation of the pupil’s progress by the classroom teacher, and by others, as appropriate. An English development component is required for all participating pupils. Pupils with greater strength in their primary language shall receive instruction in academic subjects through the primary language as long as such instruction is needed to sustain academic achievement. As pupils develop the skills which allow them to learn more effectively in English, more of their instruction shall be through the English language. A primary language component shall be provided as specified in subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), or (f) of Section 52163, but shall be less extensive as the pupil progresses into English. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 8. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52163.6.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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The board may waive the primary-language reading requirement if the district documents missing materials, personnel, and training programs.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52163.6. The Legislature recognizes that for many languages there is a shortage of primary language textbooks, curriculum, teacher training programs, and bilingual personnel. The requirement for reading in the primary language may be waived by the board if the district documents the lack of available materials, personnel, and training programs. The department shall maintain a list of available curriculum materials and teacher training programs in all appropriate languages, to verify the waiver requests. The waiver is renewable yearly. Each waiver request shall be signed by the chairperson of the district bilingual committee. The waiver does not eliminate the requirement for primary oral language development. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 9. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52164.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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Each school district must count pupils with limited English proficiency, classify them, and report the census by April 30 each year.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52164. Each school district shall ascertain not later than the first day of March of each year, under regulations prescribed by the State Board of Education, the total number of pupils of limited English proficiency within the district, and shall classify them according to their primary language, age, and grade level. This count shall be known as the “census of pupils of limited English proficiency” and shall consist of a determination of the primary language of each pupil enrolled in the school district and an assessment of the language skills of all pupils whose primary language is other than English. The census shall be taken by individual, actual count, and not by estimates or samplings. All pupils of limited English proficiency, including migrant and special education pupils, shall be counted. Special language assessment instruments, designated by the superintendent and in compliance with the requirements of subdivision (j) of Section 56001, may be used for special education pupils. The results of this census shall be reported to the Department of Education not later than the 30th day of April of each year. The previous census shall be updated to include new enrollees and to eliminate pupils who are no longer pupils of limited English proficiency and pupils who no longer attend school in the district, and shall be reported pursuant to Section 52164.1. Census data gathered in one school year shall be used to plan the number of bilingual classrooms to be established in the following school year. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 10. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52164.1.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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The superintendent, with State Board approval, must prescribe census-taking methods for all school districts, and the Department of Education must study and designate language-proficiency testing instruments.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52164.1. The superintendent, with the approval of the State Board of Education, shall prescribe census-taking methods, applicable to all school districts in the state, which shall include, but need not be limited to, the following: (a) A determination of the primary language of each pupil enrolled in the school district. The primary language of new pupils shall be determined as they enroll. Once determined, the primary language need not be redetermined unless the parent or guardian claims there is an error. Home language determinations are required only once, unless the results are disputed by a parent or guardian. (b) An assessment of the language skills of all pupils whose primary language is other than English. All the skills listed in subdivision (m) of Section 52163 shall be assessed, except that reading and writing skills need not be assessed for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 and 2. For those pupils who, on the basis of oral language proficiency alone, are clearly limited English proficient, assessment of reading and writing skills shall be necessary only to the extent required by subdivision (c). This assessment, which shall be made as pupils enroll in the district, shall determine whether such pupils are fluent in English or are of limited English proficiency. (c) For those pupils identified as being of limited English proficiency, a further assessment shall be made to determine the pupil’s primary language proficiency, including speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing, to the extent assessment instruments are available. Parallel forms of the instruments used to determine English proficiency shall be used, if available. The results of the parallel assessment shall determine the extent and sequence in which English and the primary language will be used in the instruction of basic skills. A diagnostic assessment in the language designated for basic skills instruction measuring speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing, shall be administered for instructional use at the district level. Such diagnostic assessment shall be updated as necessary to provide a curriculum meeting the individual needs of each pupil of limited English proficiency. If the assessment conducted pursuant to this subdivision indicates that the pupil has no proficiency in the primary language, further assessment of the pupil’s primary language skills including consultation with the pupil’s parents or guardians, the classroom teacher, the pupil, or others who are familiar with the pupil’s language ability in various environments shall be conducted. If this detailed assessment indicates that the pupil has no proficiency in his or her primary language, then the pupil is not entitled to the protection of this article. The diagnostic assessment process shall be completed within 90 days after the date of the pupil’s initial enrollment and shall be performed in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board. The parent or guardian of the pupil shall be notified of the results of the assessment. The Department of Education shall conduct an equivalency study of all language proficiency tests designated for the identification of pupils of limited English proficiency to insure uniformity of language classifications and to insure the reliability and validity of such tests. Tests, materials, and procedures to determine proficiency shall be selected to meet psychometric standards and administered so as not to be racially, culturally, or sexually discriminatory. The Department of Education shall annually evaluate the adequacy of and designate the instruments to be used by school districts, and such instruments shall be available by March 15 of each year. The assessments shall be conducted by persons who speak and understand English and the primary language of the pupils assessed, who are adequately trained and prepared to evaluate cultural and ethnic factors, and who shall follow procedures formulated by the superintendent to determine which pupils are pupils of limited English proficiency, as defined in subdivision (m) of Section 52163. A school district may require that the assessment be conducted by persons who hold a valid, regular California teaching credential and who meet the other qualifications specified in this paragraph. The superintendent may waive the requirement that the assessment be conducted by persons who can speak and understand the pupil’s primary language where the primary language is spoken by a small number of pupils and the district certifies that it is unable to comply. This certification shall be accompanied by a statement from the district superintendent that the chairperson of the district advisory committee on bilingual education has been consulted and was unable to assist in the effort to locate appropriate individuals to administer the assessment. Any district may elect to follow federal census requirements provided that the language skills described in subdivision (m) of Section 52163 are assessed, and provided that such procedures are consistent with Section 52164, the district shall be exempt from the state census procedures described in subdivisions (a) and (b). (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 11. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52164.2.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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The Department of Education must review census results every year and audit a district’s census when it appears inaccurate or a formal written complaint is filed.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52164.2. The Department of Education shall review the results of the census each year. Where the information provided by a school district appears to be inaccurate or where parents, teachers, or counselors file a formal written complaint that the census is inaccurate, the department shall audit the district’s census. Where the department concludes that the census has been incorrectly taken, or the results appear to be inaccurate, the department shall require another census to be taken and the corrected information to be provided. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 12. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52164.3.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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School districts must reassess certain pupils if there is reasonable doubt about the accuracy of their language-designation, and parents or guardians must be told the result.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52164.3. (a) Each school district shall reassess pupils whose primary language is other than English, whether they are designated as limited English proficient, or fluent English proficient, when a parent or guardian, teacher, or school site administrator claims that there is a reasonable doubt about the accuracy of the pupil’s designation. (b) In all cases of reassessment, the parent or guardian of the pupil shall be notified of the result. This notice shall be given orally when school personnel have reason to think that a written notice will not be understood. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 13. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52164.4.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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A first-time enrolling pupil who has not been tested and speaks a language other than English at home must be enrolled as a limited-English-proficiency pupil in a bilingual program until assessment.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52164.4. If a previously untested pupil enrolling in a school for the first time speaks a language other than English in the home, such pupil shall be enrolled as a pupil of limited English proficiency in a bilingual program pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), (c), (e), or (f) of Section 52163 at least until that child has been assessed pursuant to Section 52164. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 14. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52164.5.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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School districts must keep language-assessment information for certain pupils and report specified pupil counts each year.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52164.5. Pertinent information from the assessment of language skills for each pupil whose primary language is other than English shall be retained by the school district as long as the pupil is enrolled in the district. Each school district shall report annually to the Department of Education, and the department shall report to the State Board of Education, the number of pupils (1) whose primary language is other than English; (2) who are of limited English proficiency; (3) whose primary language is other than English who are enrolled in classes defined in subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) of Section 52163; (4) the number of such pupils who have become bilingual and literate in English and in their primary language, as appropriate; and (5) the number of such pupils who have met the language reclassification criteria for exit criteria pursuant to Section 52164.6. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 15. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52164.6.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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School districts with pupils of limited English proficiency must establish reclassification criteria, and the state board must adopt regulations setting standards for those criteria.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52164.6. Reclassification criteria shall be established by each school district in which pupils of limited English proficiency are enrolled. The criteria shall determine when pupils of limited English proficiency have developed the English language skills necessary to succeed in an English-only classroom. The reclassification process shall, at a minimum, utilize multiple criteria, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a) Teacher evaluation, including a review of the pupil’s curriculum mastery. (b) Objective assessment of language proficiency and reading and writing skills. (c) Parental opinion and consultation. (d) An empirically established range of performance in basic skills, based on nonminority English-proficient pupils of the same grade and age, which demonstrates that the pupil is sufficiently proficient in English to succeed in an English-only classroom. The board shall adopt regulations setting forth standards for language reclassification criteria to be adopted by school districts. The board’s regulations shall, at a minimum, prescribe a reclassification process that utilizes multiple criteria as required by this section. Each school district shall, in following the board’s regulations establish criteria for determining when pupils of limited English proficiency enrolled in programs defined in Section 52163 have developed the English language skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing necessary to succeed in an English-only instructional setting. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 922, Sec. 123. Effective January 1, 1995.)
52165.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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School districts must provide bilingual/English-language instruction and related services for pupils with limited English proficiency, with specific staffing and planning requirements triggered by pupil counts.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52165. Each pupil of limited English proficiency enrolled in the California public school system in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, shall receive instruction in a language understandable to the pupil that recognizes the pupil’s primary language and teaches the pupil English. (a) In kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive, the following shall apply: (1) If the language census indicates that any school of a school district has 10 or more pupils of limited English proficiency with the same primary language in the same grade level or 10 or more pupils of limited English proficiency with the same primary language, in the same age group, and in a multigrade or ungraded instructional environment, the school district shall offer instruction pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 52163 for those pupils at the school. If there are pupils of limited English proficiency with different primary languages who do not otherwise satisfy the program requirements of subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 52163 or of this subdivision, a language development specialist defined in subdivision (b) may be used. (2) To the extent state or federal categorical funds are available, the services, as described in this paragraph, are required for pupils of limited English proficiency in concentrations of fewer than 10 per grade level. If there are fewer than 10 pupils of limited English proficiency in the same grade, but at least 20 pupils of limited English proficiency in the school with the same primary language, the school district shall provide at least one certified bilingual-crosscultural teacher or teachers on waiver as defined in Section 52178 and an elementary level individual learning program as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 52163 for those pupils at the school. If the number of pupils of limited English proficiency in the school exceeds 45, the district shall provide two of those teachers. These teachers may be used as resource teachers or team teachers or to provide any other services to pupils of limited English proficiency as the district deems appropriate. These teachers shall be different teachers than those required pursuant to paragraph (1). (b) The Legislature recognizes that in the past equal educational opportunities have not been fully available to secondary pupils of limited English proficiency. It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage school districts to offer a language learning program pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 52163. Certified bilingual-crosscultural teachers or, if those teachers are not available, language development specialists assisted by a bilingual aide shall be qualified to provide instruction for those programs. Language development specialists shall be formally trained and competent in the field of English language learning, including second language acquisition and development, structure of modern English, and basic principles of linguistics, and shall meet the culture and methodology competencies established by subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 44253.5. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing shall provide for the assessment of language competencies specified in this section and shall modify existing culture and methodology competency for language development specialist to ensure that they meet the crosscultural and instructional methodologies for pupils being served by those teachers. A teacher of English to speakers of other languages certificate from a commission-approved teacher training institution of higher education that meets the criteria established by the commission pursuant to Section 44253.5 shall be accepted instead of the methodology requirement. (c) In kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, pupils of limited English proficiency who are not enrolled in a program described in subdivision (a), (b), (c), or (d) of Section 52163 shall be individually evaluated and shall receive educational services defined in subdivision (e) or (f), as appropriate, of Section 52163. These services shall be provided in consultation with the pupil and the parent, parents, or guardian of the pupil. (d) As a part of its consolidated application for categorical program funds, each district receiving those funds shall include a specific plan indicating the ways in which the individual learning plans will meet the needs of pupils of limited English proficiency. The plan shall describe all of the following: (1) Procedures used in making the individual evaluation. (2) The pupils’ levels of English and primary language proficiency and levels of educational performance. (3) Instructional objectives and scope of educational services to be provided. (4) Periodic evaluation procedures, using objective criteria, to determine whether the instructional objectives are being met. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 328, Sec. 47. (SB 1330) Effective January 1, 2011.)
52166.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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Teachers and aides in certain bilingual education programs must meet specified qualification criteria, and some districts must certify that enough qualified staff are available.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52166. All teachers and aides providing instruction in programs established pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), or, unless waived by the board, (c) of Section 52163, shall meet the criteria of subdivision (h) or (i) of Section 52163. In the event a school operates an individualized program described in subdivision (e) or (f) of Section 52163, such a district which receives categorical aid funds to meet the needs of pupils of limited English proficiency shall certify to the board that sufficient teachers and aides meeting the criteria of subdivision (h) or (i) of Section 52163, as appropriate, are available to the school to ensure that all pupils of limited English proficiency have instructional opportunities in both English and their primary language to meet the intent of this chapter. Other instructional personnel who are not bilingual-crosscultural as defined in subdivisions (h) and (i) of Section 52163 may provide instructional and educational services to pupils enrolled in programs established pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 52163 if the principal teachers and aides providing instruction in such programs meet the criteria established in subdivisions (h), unless waived by the board pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 52163, and (i) of Section 52163. In the development of teacher evaluation procedures pursuant to Article 11 (commencing with Section 44660) of Chapter 1 of Part 25, the governing board of each school district may ensure that a teacher meeting the criteria of subdivision (h) of Section 52163 is evaluated on the basis of his or her classroom performance by an onsite administrator upon the advice of another person meeting the criteria of subdivision (h) of Section 52163. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 18. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52167.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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This section sets classroom composition rules for bilingual education programs and requires the state board to adopt regulations within 90 days after January 1, 1981.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52167. (a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (b), in classes established pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 52165, not more than two-thirds nor less than one-third of the pupils shall be pupils of limited English proficiency. The remaining proportion of pupils in the class shall be pupils of fluent English proficiency. However, where there is documented evidence that these proportions cannot be met, the classroom proportions shall, at a minimum, reflect the proportion of the language proficiency classification for the particular grade level in the school and shall not result in segregation. Fluent-English-proficient pupils shall receive basic skills instruction in English and, to the extent possible, be achieving at the district norm. (2) In no event shall the primary purpose of the program be to teach a world language to English-speaking pupils. (3) The state board shall adopt any necessary regulations governing this section within 90 days after January 1, 1981. (b) The classroom proportion specified in subdivision (a) may be modified for the purpose of providing effective instruction for all pupils in core academic subjects. Pupils of limited English proficiency participating in programs established pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 52165 shall receive instruction for at least 20 percent of the schoolday in classes in which the proportions specified in subdivision (a) are met, and shall receive instruction in classes with pupils of fluent English proficiency for an increased portion of the schoolday, as their English language skills increase. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 865, Sec. 25. (AB 2319) Effective January 1, 2019.)
52168.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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The superintendent must make sure article funds add to, and do not replace, other categorical funds; school districts may claim the funds for listed bilingual-education expenses; and districts may not use this section to reduce per-pupil spending for limited-English-proficient pupils.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52168. (a) The superintendent shall ensure that funds appropriated for purposes of this article supplement and do not supplant categorical funds allocated from other local or state sources in meeting the needs of pupils of limited English proficiency. Categorical aid funds used for the purposes of Section 52165 shall not exceed, on a per pupil basis, the maximum allowance established pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54004.5 and regulations implementing that section. Categorical funds used for the purposes of Section 52165 shall include all state and local categorical aid funds which are wholly or partially allocated on the basis of the educational needs of limited-English-proficient pupils. (b) School districts may claim funds appropriated for purposes of this article for expenditures in, but not limited to, the following categories: (1) The employment of bilingual-crosscultural teachers and aides; however, funds are available for employment expenditures only to the extent such personnel are employed in providing bilingual services to eligible pupils. School districts applying for these funds shall submit an assurance that personnel hired for this program only supplement and do not supplant district personnel whose positions are funded by the district general fund. (2) The purchase and development of special bilingual-bicultural teaching materials. (3) The costs of special in-service training to develop bilingual-crosscultural instructional skills with preference given to teachers and teacher aides employed as part of the bilingual-bicultural program. (4) Reasonable expenses (which may include transportation, child care, translation services, meals, and training) of parent advisory groups on bilingual-bicultural education, at the school and school district level, in the course of their duties as members of the parent advisory groups. The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations defining reasonable expenses. (5) Health and auxiliary services to the extent that they meet the direct needs of eligible pupils. (6) Reasonable district administrative expenses including, but not limited to, costs incurred for the census of pupils of limited English proficiency pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 52164.1, assessments pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 52164.1, and parent consultation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 52173 allowed pursuant to regulations of the board. (c) Nothing contained in this section shall be interpreted to authorize school districts to reduce per pupil expenditures from local, state, or federal sources for the education of pupils of limited English proficiency. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 20. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52169.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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School districts are not authorized by this section to reduce per-pupil spending for limited-English-speaking pupils.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52169. (a) The requirements for establishing programs mandated pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 52165 shall be in effect beginning with the 1977–78 school year. (b) Nothing contained in this section shall be interpreted to authorize school districts to reduce per pupil expenditures from local, state, or federal sources for the education of limited-English-speaking pupils. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 922, Sec. 124. Effective January 1, 1995.)
52170.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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Schools with enrolled pupils of limited English proficiency must prepare a plan to meet those pupils’ needs, and some schools must submit the plan to the superintendent.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52170. (a) Each school which has enrolled one or more pupils of limited English proficiency shall prepare a plan to meet the needs of pupils of limited English proficiency in attendance in the school. (1) Only those schools with 10 or more pupils with the same primary language in a grade level or 20 or more such pupils in the school and which receive consolidated application funding shall submit such plans to the superintendent. (2) Schools with less than 10 pupils of limited English proficiency receiving consolidated application funding as well as schools with 10 or more pupils of limited English proficiency not receiving such funding shall develop and retain their plan to meet such pupils’ needs. Such plan shall be available to the superintendent and the public upon request. (b) Schools required to submit plans shall prepare an application on forms provided by the Department of Education. Such application shall meet the applicable criteria of the consolidated application regulations and shall include, in addition, all of the following components: (1) Teacher and aide preservice training which will identify and improve knowledge levels of each teacher and aide in teaching methodology, bilingual-crosscultural philosophy, and education. (2) An in-service training program for teachers and aides that is linked with an institution of higher education, to the maximum extent feasible, which shall include the establishment of a liaison with a nearby institution of higher education and the solicitation of help from such institution in order to upgrade continually the bilingual-crosscultural education program. (3) An assurance that all bilingual-crosscultural aides are provided the opportunity to enroll in a career ladder program leading toward a single- or multiple-subject teaching credential and a certificate of competence in bilingual-crosscultural education. (c) The district’s application to the Department of Education shall include all of the individual school applications. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 23. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52171.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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Each district must submit an annual pupil-progress evaluation to the department for every program approved under this article, using the form and manner the superintendent prescribes.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52171. Each district shall submit annually to the department an evaluation of pupil progress for every program that has been approved pursuant to this article in a form and manner prescribed by the superintendent. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 922, Sec. 125. Effective January 1, 1995.)
52172.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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Teachers and aides who are not bilingual-crosscultural teachers and aides may not teach in certain bilingual programs unless an exception or waiver applies; school districts also may not dismiss a fully certificated teacher just because a waiver expired.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52172. Teachers and teacher aides who are not bilingual-crosscultural teachers and aides, as defined by subdivisions (h) and (i) of Section 52163, shall not be permitted to teach in programs authorized pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), or, unless waived by the board, (c) of Section 52163, except as provided in Sections 52166 and 52178, or except as staffing requirements are waived by the board pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 52163. It is the intent of the Legislature that the provisions of Section 44955 shall apply to this section. However, in no case shall a school district dismiss a fully certificated teacher, who previously taught in the bilingual-bicultural program pursuant to a waiver granted under Section 52178, solely on the basis that such waiver has expired. Even if such person is unable to qualify for a bilingual credential or a bilingual-crosscultural certificate of competence, he or she shall retain his or her status, seniority, and rights as a probationary or permanent employee, as the case may be, for the purpose of serving as a monolingual teacher in other programs offered by the school district. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 27. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
52173.
## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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Before enrolling pupils in certain bilingual education programs, the school district must notify parents or guardians and provide consultation rights; parents also have a right to withdraw a child from the program.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52173. (a) Prior to the enrollment of any pupils in any program authorized pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), (c), or (d) of Section 52163, parents or guardians of pupils of all potential participants shall be provided the opportunity for consultation about the placement of their child or ward in such a program. To achieve this purpose, the governing board of the school district in which the pupil resides shall notify by mail or in person the parent, parents, or guardian of the pupil of the fact that their child or ward will be enrolled in a program of bilingual education. The notice shall: (1) contain a simple, nontechnical description of the purposes, method, and content of the program in which their child or ward will be enrolled; (2) inform the parent, parents, or guardian that the parent, parents, or guardian have the right and are encouraged to visit such classes in which their child or ward will be enrolled and to come to the school for a conference to explain the nature and objectives of such education; (3) further inform the parent, parents, or guardian that they have the right, if they so wish, not to have their child or ward enrolled in such an education program; (4) inform the parent, parents, or guardian that they have the opportunity to participate in the school or school district advisory committee, or both. The written notice shall be in English and in the primary language of the pupil. (b) Any parent or guardian whose child or ward has been or will be enrolled in programs authorized pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), (c), or (d) of Section 52163 shall have the right, either at the time of the original notification of enrollment or at the close of any semester thereafter, to withdraw his or her child or ward from the program, by written notice to the principal of the school in which his or her child or ward is enrolled. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 28. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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An individual school district may join a consortium or cooperative to provide support and contract services to school districts receiving funds under this article.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52174. Nothing in this article shall preclude the participation by an individual school district in a consortium or a cooperative in order to provide support and contract services to school districts that receive funds for the purposes of this article. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 30. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)
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## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. )
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A school district governing board may permit a nonresident limited-English-proficient pupil to enroll in or attend certain programs if tuition is paid by the pupil’s resident school district.

## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53303] ( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bilingual Education [52160 - 52202] ( Chapter 7 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 [52160 - 52178] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36. ) ## 52175. A school district governing board may allow a nonresident pupil of limited English proficiency to enroll in or attend its program authorized pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), (c), or (d) of Section 52163 subject to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 46600) of Part 26, if the tuition of the child is paid by the school district in which the pupil resides. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1339, Sec. 31. Operative July 1, 1981, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1339.)

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