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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 28Ch. 5.5Art. 5§ 51920 Health Education Training Reimbursement

§ 51920 Health Education Training Reimbursement

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§ 51920 Health Education Training Reimbursement

Key Takeaways

  • •Teachers can get money back for travel and costs if they go to health training approved by the school.
  • •Teachers won’t lose pay if the training is during their normal work time.
  • •The school won’t pay for a substitute teacher while the teacher is at training.

Example

A teacher goes to a health training class during school hours.

The teacher will still get their normal pay, and the school will pay back their travel costs, but won’t pay for a substitute teacher.

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

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§ 51920 Health Education Training Reimbursement

The Department of Education shall reimburse all school certificated personnel from those school districts in which the governing board has adopted a comprehensive health education plan approved by the Department of Education according to this chapter for necessary travel and expenses resulting from participation in health education in-service training programs sponsored by the department. When training is held during the time that the certificated personnel are employed in teaching, their regular pay shall not be diminished by reason of their attendance. Reimbursements shall not include the cost of hiring substitute classroom teaching personnel. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 809.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationschoolhealthteacherthe california departmentthe departmentparticipationattendance

Related Statutes

  • § 51901 Health Education Materials Distribution
  • § 51900 School Health Education Guidelines
  • § 51913 School Health Education Plans
  • § 51921 Teacher Training Credit Rules
  • § 51268 School Substance Abuse Collaboration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51920.
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