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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 1§ 51402 Elementary School Graduation Diplomas

§ 51402 Elementary School Graduation Diplomas

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§ 51402 Elementary School Graduation Diplomas

Key Takeaways

  • •You only get an elementary school diploma if you finish all the required classes.
  • •The school decides what classes you must complete to graduate.
  • •No shortcuts—you have to do all the work to get the diploma.

Example

A kid skips a bunch of classes and doesn’t finish their math or reading assignments.

The school won’t give them a diploma because they didn’t complete all the required work.

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

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§ 51402 Elementary School Graduation Diplomas

The diplomas of graduation from elementary schools shall be conferred only upon the pupils who have completed the course of study prescribed. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

graduationschoolstudentin california

Related Statutes

  • § 46300.5 Firefighter Apprenticeship Supervision
  • § 51400 Elementary School Graduation Diplomas
  • § 51401 Accredited School Diploma Exemption
  • § 46300.1 Independent Study Funding Limits
  • § 46300.2 Community School Attendance Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51402.
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