California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 51212

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 865, Sec. 15. (AB 2319) Effective January 1, 2019.

It is the intent and purpose of the Legislature to encourage the establishment of programs of instruction in world language, with instruction beginning as early as feasible for each school district.

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Cal. Educ. Code § 51212 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/edc/title-2-elementary-and-secondary-education/division-4-instruction-and-services/part-28-general-instructional-programs/chapter-2-required-courses-of-study/article-2-course-of-study-grades-1-to-6/section-51212

Other sections in Article 2 - Course of Study, Grades 1 to 6

§ 51210§ 51210.1§ 51210.2§ 51210.3§ 51210.4§ 51210.5§ 51210.8§ 51212

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