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HomeEducation CodeCh. 1Art. 1§ 59003 Deaf Schools Governance Authority

§ 59003 Deaf Schools Governance Authority

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§ 59003 Deaf Schools Governance Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The State Department of Education makes the rules for California Schools for the Deaf.
  • •They hire and fire people who work at these schools, like teachers and principals.
  • •They decide how much these workers get paid.

Example

A teacher at a California School for the Deaf keeps showing up late to class and not doing their job well.

The State Department of Education can fire this teacher because they are not doing a good job. They can also hire a new teacher and decide how much to pay them.

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

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§ 59003 Deaf Schools Governance Authority

The State Department of Education in relation to the California Schools for the Deaf shall: (a) Prescribe rules for the government of the schools. (b) Appoint the superintendents and other officers and employees. (c) Remove for cause any officer, teacher, or employee. (d) Fix the compensation of officers, teachers, and employees. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 759, Sec. 51.5. Effective September 21, 1992.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationschoolemployeeteacherthe california departmentthe state departmenteffective septemberrelation

Related Statutes

  • § 59007 Retired Teachers Substitute Service
  • § 59103 Blind School Governance Authority
  • § 39800.1 School Transportation Priority Plan
  • § 48000.1 Unit Definition And Funding Penalty
  • § 51002 Local Curriculum Flexibility Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 59003.
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