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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 2Pt. 20Ch. 4Art. 2§ 33509 Educational Funding Definitions

§ 33509 Educational Funding Definitions

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§ 33509 Educational Funding Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines special words used in education rules.
  • •It explains what 'Commission' means: a group called the Educational Innovation and Planning Commission.
  • •It says 'Title IV' refers to a specific education law from 1978.
  • •It clarifies that 'secondary schools' do not include community colleges.

Example

If a school district wants to use money from Title IV, they need to follow the state plan approved by the State Board of Education.

This law helps make sure everyone knows what these special words mean when talking about education rules and money.

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§ 33509 Educational Funding Definitions

As used in this article: (a) “Commission” means the Educational Innovation and Planning Commission. (b) “Title IV” means Title IV, Parts A, B, C, and D of the Educational Amendments of 1978 (Public Law 95-561) as amended. (c) “State plan” means the plan for the use of Title IV funds as approved by the State Board of Education. (d) “Secondary schools,” notwithstanding Section 52, shall not include community colleges. (e) “Local educational agency” means the governing body of any school district, county office of education, or state special school. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1354, Sec. 12. Effective September 30, 1980.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

CommissionTitle IVState planSecondary schoolsLocal educational agency

Related Statutes

  • § 33510 Commission Advisory Council Powers
  • § 33511 Commission Educational Program Oversight
  • § 101041 University Medical Education Funding
  • § 1510 County Education Compliance Funding
  • § 15780 School District Boundary Changes

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 33509.
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