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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 25Ch. 5Art. 13§ 45460 Classified School Employee Week

§ 45460 Classified School Employee Week

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§ 45460 Classified School Employee Week

Key Takeaways

  • •The third full week of May is a special week to celebrate school workers like janitors, bus drivers, and office staff.
  • •All public schools must do something nice that week to thank these workers.
  • •This rule is for all public schools, no matter how they hire their workers.

Example

Your school’s janitor keeps the classrooms clean every day.

During the third week of May, the school might give the janitor a thank-you card or a small gift to show they appreciate their hard work.

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

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§ 45460 Classified School Employee Week

The third full week in May is designated as Classified School Employee Week. All public schools shall annually observe that week in recognition of classified school employees and the contributions they make to the educational community. The observances required by this section shall be integrated into the regular school program. This section shall apply to all schools under the jurisdiction of any school district or county board of education that has adopted the merit system in the same manner and effect as if it were a part of Article 6 (commencing with Section 45240), as well as to schools under the jurisdiction of any school district or county board of education that has not adopted the merit system. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 45, Sec. 1. Effective April 2, 1986.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Classified School Employee Weekclassified school employeesmerit system

Related Statutes

  • § 45320 Merit System Termination Process
  • § 10403 Experimental Program Exemption
  • § 45100 Classified School Employee Rules
  • § 45103.1 Personal Services Contracting Conditions
  • § 45103.5 Food Service Consulting Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 45460.
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