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HomeEducation CodeCh. 6Art. 3§ 1720 County Curriculum Development Authority

§ 1720 County Curriculum Development Authority

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§ 1720 County Curriculum Development Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The county's top school person can make school lessons and materials.
  • •They need the county school board to say it's okay first.
  • •They work with regular schools and community colleges to do this.
  • •This is for kids in elementary and high school.

Example

A group of teachers wants to create a new science class for all the high schools in the county.

The county's top school person can help make this class, but they need the county school board to agree. They would also work with the teachers and maybe the local community college to create the lessons and books for the class.

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

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§ 1720 County Curriculum Development Authority

The county superintendent of schools may, with the approval of the county board of education, and in cooperation with school districts and community college districts provide for the preparation of courses of study and the development of curriculum and instructional materials to be used in the elementary and secondary schools. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

county superintendent of schoolscounty board of educationcourses of studycurriculum and instructional materials

Related Statutes

  • § 1721 County School Curriculum Agreements
  • § 1703 County School Program Coordination
  • § 1772 County School Library Funding
  • § 16202 County School Facility Allocation
  • § 16203 Exceptional Children Attendance Certification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 1720.
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