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HomeEducation CodeCh. 2Art. 1§ 46100 School Day Length Authority

§ 46100 School Day Length Authority

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§ 46100 School Day Length Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The school board decides how long the school day is for each grade.
  • •They can make different schedules for different grades or classes.
  • •They have to follow the rules in this chapter when they make the schedule.

Example

A school board decides that kindergarten will end at 1:00 PM, while older kids stay until 3:00 PM.

The school board can set different school day lengths for different grades, as long as they follow the rules.

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

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§ 46100 School Day Length Authority

The governing board of each school district shall, subject to the provisions of this chapter, fix the length of the schoolday for the several grades and classes of the schools maintained by the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardschool districtlength of the schooldaygrades and classes

Related Statutes

  • § 18102 School District Libraries
  • § 35106 Board Membership During Reorganization
  • § 18100 School Library Services Requirement
  • § 18103 School Library Hours Access
  • § 18111 School Material Exclusion Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 46100.
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