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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 28Ch. 5Art. 10§ 51810 Community Service Class Authorization

§ 51810 Community Service Class Authorization

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§ 51810 Community Service Class Authorization

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can offer extra classes like art, music, sports, and job skills without asking the state for permission.
  • •These classes help students learn useful things for life, like staying healthy, being a good citizen, or getting a job.
  • •The classes can be about fun stuff too, like dancing, swimming, or acting.
  • •The goal is to help students grow in body, mind, and character.

Example

A high school starts an after-school cooking class.

The school doesn’t need special permission to teach this class. It helps students learn how to cook healthy meals, which is good for their health and future.

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

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§ 51810 Community Service Class Authorization

The governing board of any school district maintaining secondary schools is authorized without the approval of the department to establish and maintain community service classes in civic, vocational, literacy, health, family and consumer sciences, technical, and general education, including, but not limited to, classes in the fields of dance, music, theater, visual arts, handicraft, science, literature, nature study, nature contacting, aquatic sports, and athletics. These classes shall be designed to provide instruction and to contribute to the physical, mental, moral, economic, or civic development of the individuals or groups enrolled in the classes. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 543, Sec. 8. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationschoolhealthofferportstudentcommunityinstruction

Related Statutes

  • § 51865 Distance Learning Policy Goals
  • § 48326 Chronic Absenteeism Reduction Methods
  • § 66010.4 Higher Education Mission Differentiation
  • § 8993 School Nutrition Education Guidelines
  • § 41913 School Driver Training Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51810.
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