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HomeEducation CodeCh. 1Art. 2§ 12010 Federal Education Administration Authority

§ 12010 Federal Education Administration Authority

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§ 12010 Federal Education Administration Authority

This law says that when a federal law says a state education official or agency should run the program, those officials get the power to do it and can work with the U.S. government.

Key Takeaways

  • •If a federal law names a state education officer or agency to run it, that officer/agency gets the authority to do so.
  • •Those state officials can use any powers they need to carry out the federal program.
  • •They are allowed to cooperate with the U.S. government or its agencies while running the program.

Example

The federal government passes a law to give free school lunches, and it says the State Department of Education will run the program.

Because of this law, the State Department of Education can set up the lunch program, make rules, and work together with the federal agency that provides the money.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12010 Federal Education Administration Authority

Whenever by the provisions of any act of Congress the act is to be administered in the state by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Director of Education, Department of Education, State Board of Education, or any one or more of such officers, or agencies, the officers and agencies designated in the act of the Congress are authorized to administer the act in the state. Such officers and agencies are vested with all necessary power and authority to cooperate with the government of the United States, or any agency or agencies thereof in the administration of the act of Congress and rules and regulations lawfully adopted thereunder. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Superintendent of Public InstructionDirector of EducationDepartment of EducationState Board of Educationact of Congressrules and regulations

Related Statutes

  • § 41010 School District Accounting Rules
  • § 33330 Department Funds Transfer Authority
  • § 1040 County Education Board Duties
  • § 12011 Vocational School Accreditation Fees
  • § 12091 Federal Education Cooperation Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 12010.
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