Ed. Code, § 52540 · Article 3. Adult English Classes
Ed. Code, § 52540
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Upon application of 20 or more persons above 18 years of age residing in a high school district who cannot speak, read, or write the English language to a degree of proficiency equal to that required for the completion of grade 8 of the elementary schools, the governing board of the high school district shall establish classes in English. These classes may be offered directly by the high school district or in partnership with another public adult education provider.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 666, Sec. 70. (AB 486) Effective January 1, 2022.
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