Welf. & Inst. Code, § 1120.1 · Article 6. Conduct, Education, and Discipline
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 1120.1
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) In furtherance of the purpose of the Department of the Youth Authority to protect society from the consequences of criminal activity, the department’s educational programs shall focus on value-based character education, emphasizing curriculum leading to a crime-free lifestyle. In furtherance of this goal, the department shall establish the office of the Superintendent of Education. The Superintendent of Education shall oversee educational programs under the jurisdiction of the department.
(b) The department shall ensure that each ward who has not attained a high school diploma or equivalent shall be enrolled in an appropriate educational program as deemed necessary by the department.
(c) The department shall develop a high school graduation plan for every ward identified pursuant to subdivision (b).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 996, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 2000.
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