California § 52163.6 - The Legislature recognizes that for many languages there is a shortage of primary
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 52163.6 — The Legislature recognizes that for many languages there is a shortage of primary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52163.6. The Legislature recognizes that for many languages there is a shortage of primary
The Legislature recognizes that for many languages there is a shortage of primary language textbooks, curriculum, teacher training programs, and bilingual personnel. The requirement for reading in the primary language may be waived by the board if the district documents the lack of available materials, personnel, and training programs. The department shall maintain a list of available curriculum materials and teacher training programs in all appropriate languages, to verify the waiver requests. The waiver is renewable yearly. Each waiver request shall be signed by the chairperson of the district bilingual committee. The waiver does not eliminate the requirement for primary oral language development.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 52163.6 cover?
Section 52163.6 ("The Legislature recognizes that for many languages there is a shortage of primary") 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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