California § 51740 - The governing board of a district maintaining one or more secondary schools may,
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§ 51740. The governing board of a district maintaining one or more secondary schools may,
The governing board of a district maintaining one or more secondary schools may, subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the State Board of Education and upon the authorization of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, provide pupils enrolled in the regular day schools of the district with instruction by correspondence provided by the University of California, or other university or college in California accredited for teacher training under this code, in subjects included within or related to the course of study offered in the school and which for good reason cannot be taken by the pupil, and pay the cost thereof. Such instruction when provided for a pupil must be a part of the program of study approved for such pupil.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 51740
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 51740 cover?
Section 51740 ("The governing board of a district maintaining one or more secondary schools may,") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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