§ 51009 Labor History Month Recognition

Education Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

Key Takeaways

•May is called Labor History Month in California schools.
•Schools are encouraged to teach kids about how workers' groups helped shape California and the U.S.
•Lessons should help students understand the importance of the labor movement.

Example

A teacher plans a lesson in May about how workers fought for better pay and safer jobs.

The law says schools should teach about labor history in May, so this lesson fits perfectly.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 51009 Labor History Month Recognition

The month of May is hereby deemed to be Labor History Month throughout the public schools, and school districts are encouraged to commemorate this month with appropriate educational exercises that make pupils aware of the role the labor movement has played in shaping California and the United States. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 584, Sec. 1. (AB 2269) Effective January 1, 2013.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

school education student labor history month movement united states

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51009.

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References