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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 28Ch. 5Art. 5§ 51740 Correspondence Instruction Authorization

§ 51740 Correspondence Instruction Authorization

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§ 51740 Correspondence Instruction Authorization

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can let students take classes by mail if they can't take them in person.
  • •The classes must be from a real college in California.
  • •The school has to approve the classes and pay for them.
  • •The classes must fit into the student's normal school plan.

Example

A high school student wants to take a special science class, but their school doesn’t offer it.

The school can let the student take the class by mail from a college, like the University of California, if the school agrees and pays for it. The class must be part of the student’s normal school schedule.

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

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§ 51740 Correspondence Instruction Authorization

The governing board of a district maintaining one or more secondary schools may, subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the State Board of Education and upon the authorization of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, provide pupils enrolled in the regular day schools of the district with instruction by correspondence provided by the University of California, or other university or college in California accredited for teacher training under this code, in subjects included within or related to the course of study offered in the school and which for good reason cannot be taken by the pupil, and pay the cost thereof. Such instruction when provided for a pupil must be a part of the program of study approved for such pupil. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationinstructionschoolofferstudentteacherregulationuniversity

Related Statutes

  • § 51741 Veteran Correspondence Course Funding
  • § 51747 Independent Study Eligibility Rules
  • § 99222 High School Math Training
  • § 99224 Algebra Teacher Training Institutes
  • § 41913 School Driver Training Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51740.
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