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HomeEducation CodeCh. 9Art. 1§ 49400 Student Health And Fitness

§ 49400 Student Health And Fitness

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§ 49400 Student Health And Fitness

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools must take good care of students' health and physical growth.
  • •Schools can hire certified people to help with this.

Example

A school hires a nurse to check on kids when they get sick or hurt.

The school is making sure students stay healthy by having someone trained to help them.

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§ 49400 Student Health And Fitness

The governing board of any school district shall give diligent care to the health and physical development of pupils, and may employ properly certified persons for the work. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

schoolhealthstudentdevelopment

Related Statutes

  • § 49401.5 School Hazardous Materials Safety
  • § 49402 School Health Service Contracts
  • § 49403 School Immunization Cooperation
  • § 49408 Pupil Emergency Contact Information
  • § 49414.1 School Cannabis Administration Policy

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 49400.
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