§ 35160 School District Program Authority

Education Code·California

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•School boards can start new programs or activities if they want.
•The new programs can't break any laws or go against why schools exist.
•This rule started in 1976 and still applies today.

Example

A school wants to start a new after-school gardening club.

The school board can do this as long as it doesn't break any laws and helps students learn or grow.

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§ 35160 School District Program Authority

On and after January 1, 1976, the governing board of any school district may initiate and carry on any program, activity, or may otherwise act in any manner which is not in conflict with or inconsistent with, or preempted by, any law and which is not in conflict with the purposes for which school districts are established. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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governing board school district program activity not in conflict with not inconsistent with not preempted by purposes for which school districts are established

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 35160.

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