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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 1§ 33302 Education Department Leadership

§ 33302 Education Department Leadership

Education Code·California
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§ 33302 Education Department Leadership

Key Takeaways

  • •The Department of Education is run by one main boss called the Director of Education.
  • •This boss is in charge of making sure the department does its job right.
  • •The law was made official in 1976.

Example

Imagine your school has a principal who makes all the big decisions.

The Director of Education is like that principal, but for the whole Department of Education in the state. They are the main person in charge.

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

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§ 33302 Education Department Leadership

The Department of Education shall be conducted under the control of an executive officer known as the Director of Education. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Department of EducationDirector of Education

Related Statutes

  • § 33309 Board Authority To Create Divisions
  • § 33300 State Education Department
  • § 33301 Education Department Governance
  • § 33303 Education Director Role
  • § 33304 Department Education Governance Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 33302.
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