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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 2Pt. 20Ch. 3Art. 1.5§ 33320 Educational Program Improvement Funding

§ 33320 Educational Program Improvement Funding

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§ 33320 Educational Program Improvement Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about finding and sharing good school programs to help kids from ages 3 to 21 learn better.
  • •The state wants to give money to schools for these programs, but this money should not replace the money schools already get.

Example

A school wants to start a new reading program for kids who are struggling.

The state can give extra money to help pay for this program, but the school must still use its regular money for other things like teachers and books.

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

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§ 33320 Educational Program Improvement Funding

(a) The purpose of this article is to identify, develop, validate, and disseminate effective educational programs and practices operated by state and local educational entities, in order to improve the educational services provided through public elementary and secondary schools to persons between 3 and 21 years of age. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that any state funding under this article not supplant any educational program funding that would otherwise be allocated to any school district, county office of education, or public postsecondary education institution. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1636, Sec. 1.5.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

effective educational programsstate fundingsupplantschool districtcounty office of educationpublic postsecondary education institution

Related Statutes

  • § 33321 Educational Program Development Standards
  • § 41339.2 Education Funding Grant Publication
  • § 44508 School District Definition
  • § 17262 School Building Plan Requests
  • § 17340 School District Building Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 33320.
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