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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 28Ch. 2Art. 5§ 51261 Teacher Training Drug Education

§ 51261 Teacher Training Drug Education

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§ 51261 Teacher Training Drug Education

Key Takeaways

  • •Teachers must learn about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco before they can teach.
  • •Teacher schools must teach these topics to get approved by the state.
  • •The state checks these schools to make sure they keep teaching this stuff.

Example

A person wants to become a teacher and goes to a teacher school.

The school must teach them about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. If the school doesn't, it won't be approved, and the person can't become a teacher.

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

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§ 51261 Teacher Training Drug Education

Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 44227 and 44228, the State Board of Education shall not accredit any teacher education institution for teacher certification purposes after the 1972–73 fiscal year unless it offers courses for prospective teachers on drug education and the effects of the use of tobacco, alcohol, narcotics, restricted dangerous drugs, as defined in Section 11032 of the Health and Safety Code, and other dangerous substances. The State Board of Education shall continually reevaluate approved teacher training institutions to insure that programs are in conformance with the intent of this section. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 242.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationdangerhealthofferteacherfinesafetythe state board

Related Statutes

  • § 8482.3 After School Program Requirements
  • § 51206.4 Media Literacy Resources
  • § 51221.1 Holocaust And Genocide Education
  • § 51260 Drug And Alcohol Education
  • § 51262 Steroid Education In Schools

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51261.
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