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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 28Ch. 5Art. 5§ 51741 Veteran Correspondence Course Funding

§ 51741 Veteran Correspondence Course Funding

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§ 51741 Veteran Correspondence Course Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can help veterans learn job skills through mail or online classes if the school can't teach those skills.
  • •The classes must be from approved colleges or schools.
  • •The school district can pay for these classes if they follow state rules.

Example

A veteran wants to learn computer programming to get a job, but their local school doesn’t offer that class.

The school can sign them up for an online class from an approved college and pay for it, so the veteran can learn the skills they need.

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

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§ 51741 Veteran Correspondence Course Funding

Notwithstanding anything in Section 51740 to the contrary, the governing board of any school district 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 veterans enrolled in schools or classes of the district with instruction by correspondence, provided by any university or college referred to in Section 51740 or by any other university, college, school, institution or organization approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction in subjects which may be necessary to adjust the veteran to an occupation and which, for good reason, cannot be given by the school, and pay for the cost thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationinstructionschoolofferregulationcorrespondenceuniversityauthorization

Related Statutes

  • § 51740 Correspondence Instruction Authorization
  • § 41913 School Driver Training Contracts
  • § 51747 Independent Study Eligibility Rules
  • § 51749.5 Independent Study Requirements
  • § 51772 Energy Education Program

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51741.
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