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HomeEducation CodeCh. 2Art. 3§ 221 Religious School Exemption

§ 221 Religious School Exemption

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§ 221 Religious School Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •This rule does not apply to schools run by religious groups.
  • •If following the rule goes against the school's religious beliefs, they don’t have to follow it.
  • •This is only for schools, not other places.

Example

A Catholic school does not allow girls to wear pants, even though other schools do.

If the school’s religion says girls must wear skirts, they can keep that rule even if other schools let girls wear pants.

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

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§ 221 Religious School Exemption

This article shall not apply to an educational institution that is controlled by a religious organization if the application would not be consistent with the religious tenets of that organization. (Added by renumbering Section 220.5 by Stats. 2007, Ch. 569, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educational institutionreligious organizationreligious tenets

Related Statutes

  • § 220 Educational Institution Discrimination Prohibition
  • § 32220 Athletic Team Member Definitions
  • § 32223 Educational Institution Broader Coverage
  • § 12220 Federal Act Administration Authority
  • § 1290 County Superintendent Deputy Appointment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 221.
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