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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 28Ch. 2Art. 5§ 51262 Steroid Education In Schools

§ 51262 Steroid Education In Schools

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§ 51262 Steroid Education In Schools

Key Takeaways

  • •Using steroids to get stronger or better at sports can hurt your health.
  • •Schools should teach kids in grades 7 to 12 about the dangers of steroids.
  • •This teaching should happen in classes like science, health, or gym.

Example

A high school football player takes steroids to get bigger and stronger.

The school should teach this player and other students about how steroids can harm their health, like in their science or gym class.

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

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§ 51262 Steroid Education In Schools

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the use of anabolic steroids to expedite the physical development and to enhance the performance level of secondary school athletes presents a serious health hazard to these student athletes. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this measure that, beginning with the 1987–88 school year, schools be encouraged to include in instruction in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, in science, health, drug abuse, or physical education programs a lesson on the effects of the use of anabolic steroids. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 840, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 51260 Drug And Alcohol Education
  • § 51282 Financial Literacy Education Requirements
  • § 51795 School Garden Benefits
  • § 219 Lgbtq+ Student Support Task Force
  • § 46145 Grade 12 Course Enrollment Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51262.
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