Ed. Code, § 51262 · Article 5. Drug Education
Ed. Code, § 51262
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the use of anabolic steroids to expedite the physical development and to enhance the performance level of secondary school athletes presents a serious health hazard to these student athletes. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this measure that, beginning with the 1987–88 school year, schools be encouraged to include in instruction in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, in science, health, drug abuse, or physical education programs a lesson on the effects of the use of anabolic steroids.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 840, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 1995.
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- Official file
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