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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 25Ch. 5Art. 12§ 45450 School Crossing Guard Employment

§ 45450 School Crossing Guard Employment

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§ 45450 School Crossing Guard Employment

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can hire people to help kids cross the street safely.
  • •These helpers are called guards and work at crosswalks near schools.
  • •The school board decides if they need these guards.

Example

A busy street near an elementary school where kids cross to get to class.

The school can hire a crossing guard to stand at the crosswalk and help kids cross safely, so they don’t get hurt by cars.

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§ 45450 School Crossing Guard Employment

The governing board of any school district may employ, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, such personnel as may be necessary to act as guards at pedestrian crossings to ensure the safety of schoolchildren who use such intersections. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 295.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardschool districtguards at pedestrian crossingssafety of schoolchildren

Related Statutes

  • § 41917 Driver Training Reimbursement
  • § 17565 School Property Insurance Requirements
  • § 17569 School District Street Improvements
  • § 17570 School District Pedestrian Facilities
  • § 17571 School Underpass Lighting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 45450.
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