§ 8265 Preschool Program Authorization

Education Code·California

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•Schools can start preschool programs if they get permission from the state.
•The state's top school boss makes the rules for these preschools.
•County school leaders can also start preschools, but they need their local school board to agree.

Example

Your local elementary school wants to open a preschool for 4-year-olds.

The school must ask the state's education boss for permission and follow their rules to start the preschool.

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§ 8265 Preschool Program Authorization

The governing board of any school district or a county superintendent of schools with the approval of the county board of education is authorized to establish and maintain preschool programs upon the approval of, and subject to the regulations of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. (Added by renumbering Section 8320 by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 145. (AB 131) Effective July 23, 2021.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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education school regulation public instruction california superintendent effective july

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 8265.

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