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HomeEducation CodeCh. 2Art. 2§ 18111 School Material Exclusion Authority

§ 18111 School Material Exclusion Authority

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§ 18111 School Material Exclusion Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can remove books that push one religion or political side.
  • •This rule is about keeping schools neutral, not picking favorites.
  • •It applies to all school books and library books.

Example

A school library has a book that says only one religion is correct and others are wrong.

The school can take that book out because it’s pushing one belief too hard, and schools should stay fair.

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

Official Source
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§ 18111 School Material Exclusion Authority

The governing board of any school district may exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1372, Sec. 158.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardschool districtsectarian, partisan, or denominational character

Related Statutes

  • § 210.3 School Definition And Scope
  • § 46119 Small District Kindergarten Scheduling
  • § 1253 School District Jurisdiction Rules
  • § 1268 School District Payment Process
  • § 14220 Multi-County School District Taxation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18111.
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