§ 90404 Polytechnic University Applied Fields

Education Code·California

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•Cal Poly universities focus on hands-on learning in fields like farming, engineering, business, and home economics.
•These schools are allowed to prioritize teaching skills that prepare students for specific jobs.
•The law should be interpreted in a way that supports these goals.

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A student wants to learn how to fix cars.

Cal Poly can offer classes that teach car repair because it's a hands-on job skill.

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§ 90404 Polytechnic University Applied Fields

In addition to the functions set forth in subdivision (b) of Section 66010.4, the California State Polytechnic University and the California Polytechnic State University shall be authorized to emphasize the applied fields of agriculture, engineering, business, home economics and other occupational and professional fields. This article shall be liberally construed. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 187, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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California Legislature. Education Code. Section 90404.

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