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HomeEducation CodeCh. 4Art. 3§ 18724 State Board Powers

§ 18724 State Board Powers

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§ 18724 State Board Powers

Key Takeaways

  • •The state board makes rules for how libraries should work together.
  • •They check and approve plans from libraries every year.
  • •They can ask libraries to share info about their books and where they are.
  • •They control the money given to libraries for these programs.

Example

Your local library wants to join a program where people can borrow books from other libraries.

The state board checks their plan, gives them money to do it, and makes sure they share info about their books with other libraries.

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

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§ 18724 State Board Powers

The duties of the state board shall be to adopt rules, regulations, and general policies for the implementation of this chapter. In addition, the state board, consistent with the terms and provisions of this chapter, shall have the following powers and duties: (a) To direct the State Librarian in the administration of this chapter. (b) To review for its approval all annual proposals submitted under this chapter. (c) To expend the funds appropriated for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this chapter. (d) To require participating libraries and systems to prepare and submit any reports and information that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and to prescribe the form and manner for providing those reports and information. (e) To require that any public library participating in programs authorized by this chapter provide access to its bibliographic records and materials location information consistent with the legislative policy of encouraging the sharing of resources between libraries. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 24, Sec. 4. (AB 1602) Effective June 27, 2016.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

state boardrulesregulationsState Librarianannual proposalsfundsparticipating librariesbibliographic recordsresource sharing

Related Statutes

  • § 18726 State Librarian Duties
  • § 18722 Board Acts Require Seven Votes
  • § 18723 State Board Travel Expenses
  • § 18767 Public Library Resource Database
  • § 33533 Commission Subject Area Representatives

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18724.
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