ACADEMICS & CALIFORNIA LAW

Here are a few laws that parents might want to be aware of:

  • Students may not be questioned about their personal beliefs, morality, religion, sex or family life without express written permission from parents. EDC 51513

  • A student may not be compelled to affirm or disavow any particular world view, religious doctrine, or political opinion. EDC 49091.12

  • Teachers must compile and store all educational materials to be used in a class, and make them available to parents upon request. EDC 49091.10

  • Parents have the ultimate responsibility for imparting values regarding human sexuality to their children. EDC 51937

  • Parents must be must be notified and given access to Comprehensive Sexual Education curriculum at least two weeks before it is presented to students. EDC 51937

  • Parents may excuse their children (opt-out) from all or part of Comprehensive Sexual Education. EDC 51937

  • All students have a right to participate fully in the educational process. EDC 201

  • Each teacher shall endeavor to impress upon the minds of students the principles of morality, truth, justice, patriotism, and a true comprehension of the rights, duties, and dignity of American citizenship. EDC 233.5

  • Teachers must instruct students to avoid idleness, profanity and falsehood. EDC 233.5

  • Teachers must instruct students in the principles of a free government. EDC 233.5

  • Each teacher should create and foster an environment that encourages students to realize their full potential. EDC 233.5

  • The school day must begin with the Pledge of Allegiance or an equivalent patriotic exercise. EDC 52720

  • It is prohibited to teach a positive view of Communism or Marxist principles in public schools. EDC 51530

  • References to religion may be included in public education. EDC 51511

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