§ 153 Director'S Board Oversight Authority

Business and Professions Code·California

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•The boss can check how the boards in the department are doing their jobs.
•The boss can ask for any records or information the boards have, except for test questions before the test happens.
•This rule started on January 1, 2020.

Example

Imagine your teacher wants to see how the school's clubs are run.

The teacher can look at all the club's notes and plans, but can't see the questions for the upcoming quiz before the students take it.

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§ 153 Director'S Board Oversight Authority

The director may investigate the work of the boards in the department and may obtain a copy of all records and full and complete data in all official matters in possession of the boards and their members, officers, or employees, other than examination questions prior to submission to applicants at scheduled examinations. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 351, Sec. 41. (AB 496) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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director boards records examination questions

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 153.

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