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CA Educ Code § 51430 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 3.5 - Retroactive High School Diplomas|Section 51430.

51430.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a high school district, unified school district, county office of education, or the governing body of a charter school may retroactively grant a high school diploma to a person who has not received a high school diploma if they meet any of the following conditions:(1) The person was interned by order of the federal government during World War II and was enrolled in a high school operated by the school district or under the jurisdiction of the county office of education immediately preceding their internment and did not receive a high school diploma because their education was interrupted due to their internment during World War II.(2) The person is a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War; was honorably discharged from their military service; was enrolled in a high school operated by the school district or under the jurisdiction of the county office of education immediately preceding their military service in those wars; and did not receive a high school diploma because their education was interrupted due to their military service in those wars.(3) The person has departed California against their will, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 48204.4, and, at the time of their departure, was enrolled in grade 12 of a high school operated by the school district, by or under the jurisdiction of the county office of education, or by the charter school; did not receive a high school diploma because their education was interrupted due to their departure; and was in good academic standing at the time of their departure. In making an evaluation as to whether to award a high school diploma to a pupil who meets the conditions of this paragraph, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall consider any coursework that may have been completed by the pupil outside of the United States or that may have been completed by the pupil through online or virtual courses.(4) The person was in their senior year of high school during the 2019–20 school year; in good academic standing and on track to graduate at the end of the 2019–20 school year, as of March 1, 2020; and unable to complete the statewide graduation requirements as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.(b) A high school district, unified school district, or county office of education may retroactively grant a high school diploma to a deceased person who meets the conditions of paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (a), to be received by the next of kin of the deceased person.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 66, Sec. 2. (AB 1350) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Educ Code § 51440 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 3.5 - Retroactive High School Diplomas|Section 51440.

51440.  (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subject to regulations that the state board shall prescribe, a high school district, unified school district, or county office of education maintaining a four-year high school or senior high school, may, for a person who has not received a high school diploma included in paragraph (2), evaluate classes completed in any high school, community college, or state college; grant credit toward graduation for military service and training received while in the military service of the United States, and if satisfied that that person has completed the equivalent of the requirements for graduation from high school, grant him or her a diploma of graduation.(2) Persons who may be granted a diploma pursuant to paragraph (1) are:(A) A former member of the Armed Forces who is a resident of this state and who has received an honorable discharge.(B) A member of the Armed Forces who is, and on the date he or she entered the Armed Forces was, a resident of this state.(b) A veteran who entered the military service of the United States while a pupil in grade 12 of a high school and who at the time of his or her entrance into military service had satisfactorily completed the first half of the work required for grade 12 shall be granted a diploma of graduation from that high school.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 255, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Educ Code § 51442 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 3.5 - Retroactive High School Diplomas|Section 51442.

51442.  For purposes of this article, “veteran” means a person who has served 90 days or more in the military service of the United States during a war with a foreign power or during any national emergency declared by the President of the United States and who has received an honorable discharge from that service.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 255, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Educ Code § 51450 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 5 - Golden State Seal Merit Diploma|Section 51450.

51450.  The Golden State Seal Merit Diploma is hereby established as an honors diploma to recognize high school graduates who have mastered the high school curriculum. The Golden State Seal Merit Diploma shall be awarded jointly by the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction to each qualifying high school student.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 204, Sec. 13. Effective July 22, 1996.)
CA Educ Code § 51451 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 5 - Golden State Seal Merit Diploma|Section 51451.

51451.  A student who meets the following requirements shall qualify for a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma:(a) The completion of all requirements for a high school diploma.(b) A demonstration of the mastery of the curriculum in at least six subject matter areas, four of which shall be mathematics, English language arts, science, and United States history, with the remaining two subject matter areas selected by the student.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 204, Sec. 13. Effective July 22, 1996.)
CA Educ Code § 51452 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 5 - Golden State Seal Merit Diploma|Section 51452.

51452.  The state board shall determine and adopt, based upon the recommendations of the Superintendent, the following:(a) The means by which pupils may demonstrate mastery of the curriculum. For subject matter areas, the means may include, but shall not be limited to, any subject matter examinations deemed appropriately rigorous by the state board. For this purpose, the state board may designate examinations administered by or under the auspices of the department, or examinations produced by private providers or local educational agencies, that are supervised and administered under conditions that are deemed adequate by the state board.(b) Pupil performance standards or achievement levels that demonstrate mastery of the curriculum.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 303, Sec. 13. (SB 509) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Educ Code § 51453 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 5 - Golden State Seal Merit Diploma|Section 51453.

51453.  Under the policy direction of the State Board of Education and the administrative leadership of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Department of Education shall do the following:(a) Ensure that the results of the Golden State Examination are sent to school districts in a timely manner and work with providers of other examinations to provide timely information to school districts on students who have met the performance standards so that school districts can efficiently maintain student records and identify pupils who meet the requirements of the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma.(b) Prepare and distribute to school districts an appropriate insignia to be affixed to a student’s diploma and transcript indicating that the student has been awarded a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma by the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.(c) Consider whether it would be appropriate and feasible to provide any additional awards to recipients of the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 204, Sec. 13. Effective July 22, 1996.)
CA Educ Code § 51454 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 5 - Golden State Seal Merit Diploma|Section 51454.

51454.  Each school district that confers high school diplomas shall maintain appropriate records in order to identify students who have earned a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma, and shall affix the appropriate insignia to the diploma and transcript of each student that earns a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 204, Sec. 13. Effective July 22, 1996.)
CA Educ Code § 51455 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 5 - Golden State Seal Merit Diploma|Section 51455.

51455.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that no fee or other cost be charged to any pupil pursuant to this article. However, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a school district receiving funds pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 54000) of Part 29 may expend any portion of those funds to pay for all or part of the costs of one or more examinations pursuant to this article that are charged to economically disadvantaged pupils.(b) An economically disadvantaged pupil means a pupil from a family that receives Aid to Families with Dependent Children.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 204, Sec. 13. Effective July 22, 1996.)
CA Educ Code § 51460 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 6 - State Seal of Biliteracy|Section 51460.

51460.  (a) The State Seal of Biliteracy is established to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. The State Seal of Biliteracy shall be awarded by the Superintendent. School district participation in this program is voluntary.(b) The purposes of the State Seal of Biliteracy are as follows:(1) To encourage pupils to study languages.(2) To certify attainment of biliteracy.(3) To provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills.(4) To provide universities with a method to recognize and give academic credit to applicants seeking admission.(5) To prepare pupils with 21st century skills.(6) To recognize and promote world language instruction in public schools.(7) To strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 865, Sec. 22. (AB 2319) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Educ Code § 51462 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 6 - State Seal of Biliteracy|Section 51462.

51462.  The Superintendent shall do both of the following:(a) Prepare and deliver to participating school districts an appropriate insignia to be affixed to the diploma or transcript of the pupil indicating that the pupil has been awarded a State Seal of Biliteracy by the Superintendent.(b) Provide other information it deems necessary for school districts to successfully participate in the program.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 618, Sec. 2. (AB 815) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Educ Code § 51463 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 6 - State Seal of Biliteracy|Section 51463.

51463.  A school district that participates in the program under this article shall do both of the following:(a) Maintain appropriate records in order to identify pupils who have earned a State Seal of Biliteracy.(b) Affix the appropriate insignia to the diploma or transcript of each pupil who earns a State Seal of Biliteracy.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 618, Sec. 2. (AB 815) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Educ Code § 51464 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 6 - State Seal of Biliteracy|Section 51464.

51464.  It is the intent of the Legislature that no fee be charged to a pupil pursuant to this article.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 618, Sec. 2. (AB 815) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Educ Code § 51470 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 7 - State Seal of Civic Engagement|Section 51470.

51470.  It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a State Seal of Civic Engagement to encourage, and create pathways for, pupils in elementary and secondary schools to become civically engaged in democratic governmental institutions at the local, state, and national levels.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 604, Sec. 1. (AB 24) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Educ Code § 51471 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 7 - State Seal of Civic Engagement|Section 51471.

51471.  (a) On or before January 1, 2020, the Superintendent shall recommend to the state board criteria for awarding a State Seal of Civic Engagement to pupils who have demonstrated excellence in civics education and participation and have demonstrated an understanding of the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, and the democratic system of government. In developing criteria for the State Seal of Civic Engagement, the Superintendent shall incorporate the Six Proven Practices for Effective Civic Learning, developed by the Education Commission of the States, and any and all other best practices for civic learning and engagement. In developing criteria for the State Seal of Civic Engagement, the Superintendent shall also consult with a diverse group of credentialed, current, classroom teachers who teach the subject of history-social science, including government, in secondary schools. The Superintendent shall also consider including criteria based on each of the following:(1) Successful completion of history, government, and civics courses, including courses that incorporate character education.(2) Voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities.(3) Any other related requirements as it deems appropriate.(b) In developing criteria pursuant to subdivision (a), the Superintendent shall ensure, to the greatest extent feasible, that the criteria:(1) Provide all pupils with an opportunity to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement.(2) Recognize pupil excellence or outstanding achievement.(3) Are not based primarily on pupil achievement that is already recognized through grades or other standard measures of pupil achievement.(4) To the extent possible, result in a seal that confers some benefit to pupils beyond secondary school.(c) On or before January 31, 2021, the state board shall adopt, reject, or modify the criteria recommended by the Superintendent pursuant to subdivision (a).(d) School district participation in this program is voluntary.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 604, Sec. 1. (AB 24) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Educ Code § 51472 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 7 - State Seal of Civic Engagement|Section 51472.

51472.  The Superintendent shall do both of the following:(a) Prepare and deliver to participating school districts an appropriate insignia to be affixed to the diploma or transcript of the pupil indicating that the pupil has been awarded a State Seal of Civic Engagement by the Superintendent.(b) Provide other information he or she deems necessary for school districts to successfully participate in the program.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 604, Sec. 1. (AB 24) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Educ Code § 51473 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 7 - State Seal of Civic Engagement|Section 51473.

51473.  A school district that participates in the program under this article shall do both of the following:(a) Maintain appropriate records in order to identify pupils who have earned a State Seal of Civic Engagement.(b) Affix the appropriate insignia to the diploma or transcript of each pupil who earns a State Seal of Civic Engagement.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 604, Sec. 1. (AB 24) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Educ Code § 51474 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 3 - Diplomas and Certificates|ARTICLE 7 - State Seal of Civic Engagement|Section 51474.

51474.  No fee shall be charged to a pupil to receive a State Seal of Civic Engagement.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 604, Sec. 1. (AB 24) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Educ Code § 51500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 4 - Prohibited Instruction|ARTICLE 1 - Prejudices|Section 51500.

51500.  A teacher shall not give instruction and a school district shall not sponsor any activity that promotes a discriminatory bias on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, nationality, or sexual orientation, or because of a characteristic listed in Section 220.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 162, Sec. 35. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Educ Code § 51501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 4 - Prohibited Instruction|ARTICLE 1 - Prejudices|Section 51501.

51501.  The state board and any governing board shall not adopt any textbooks or other instructional materials for use in the public schools that contain any matter reflecting adversely upon persons on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, nationality, or sexual orientation, or because of a characteristic listed in Section 220.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 162, Sec. 36. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Educ Code § 51510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 4 - Prohibited Instruction|ARTICLE 2 - Prohibited Materials|Section 51510.

51510.  Except as to textbooks approved by the state board or a county board of education, no bulletin, circular, or publication may be used as the basis of study or recitation or to supplement the regular school studies if the material contained in the bulletin, circular, or publication has been disapproved by the governing board of the school district in which the school is situated.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 51511 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 4 - Prohibited Instruction|ARTICLE 2 - Prohibited Materials|Section 51511.

51511.  Nothing in this code shall be construed to prevent, or exclude from the public schools, references to religion or references to or the use of religious literature, dance, music, theatre, and visual arts or other things having a religious significance when such references or uses do not constitute instruction in religious principles or aid to any religious sect, church, creed, or sectarian purpose and when such references or uses are incidental to or illustrative of matters properly included in the course of study.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 734, Sec. 33. Effective October 11, 2001.)
CA Educ Code § 51512 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 4 - Prohibited Instruction|ARTICLE 2 - Prohibited Materials|Section 51512.

51512.  The Legislature finds that the use by any person, including a pupil, of any electronic listening or recording device in any classroom of the elementary and secondary schools without the prior consent of the teacher and the principal of the school given to promote an educational purpose disrupts and impairs the teaching process and discipline in the elementary and secondary schools, and such use is prohibited. Any person, other than a pupil, who willfully violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.Any pupil violating this section shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.This section shall not be construed as affecting the powers, rights, and liabilities arising from the use of electronic listening or recording devices as provided for by any other provision of law.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 51513 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 4 - INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES|PART 28 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS|CHAPTER 4 - Prohibited Instruction|ARTICLE 2 - Prohibited Materials|Section 51513.

51513.  No test, questionnaire, survey, or examination containing any questions about the pupil’s personal beliefs or practices in sex, family life, morality, and religion, or any questions about the pupil’s parents’ or guardians’ beliefs and practices in sex, family life, morality, and religion, shall be administered to any pupil in kindergarten or grades 1 to 12, inclusive, unless the parent or guardian of the pupil is notified in writing that this test, questionnaire, survey, or examination is to be administered and the parent or guardian of the pupil gives written permission for the pupil to take this test, questionnaire, survey, or examination.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 275, Sec. 4. Effective August 2, 1995.)