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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 2Pt. 20Ch. 3Art. 2§ 33332 Education Gift Acceptance Authority

§ 33332 Education Gift Acceptance Authority

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§ 33332 Education Gift Acceptance Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The Director of Finance can let the Director of Education accept gifts for schools or the state.
  • •These gifts can be money, property, or other things that help schools or the state.
  • •The Director of Education can decide if the gift has rules or conditions attached to it.

Example

A rich person wants to give a school a new playground but says it can only be used for kids under 12.

The Director of Education can accept this gift if they think it’s good for the school, even with the age rule.

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

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§ 33332 Education Gift Acceptance Authority

The Director of Finance may give the Director of Education authority to accept on behalf of, and in the name of, the state such gifts, donations, bequests, and devises as may be made to the Department of Education, or to any school or other institution administered by the Director of Education or the Department of Education, which in his judgment would be of benefit to the state and, if made to a school or other institution, would be of benefit to the school or other institution. Gifts, donations, bequests, and devises may be made subject to such conditions or restrictions as the Director of Education may deem advisable. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

giftsdonationsbequestsdevisesDirector of FinanceDirector of Education

Related Statutes

  • § 33333 Education Fund Deposit Rules
  • § 35313 Fund Gift Acceptance Rules
  • § 44226 Commission Funding Acceptance Rules
  • § 100500 State Infrastructure Bond Authorization
  • § 100510 Bond Issuance And Administration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 33332.
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