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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 3§ 8530 Adult Basic Education Responsibility

§ 8530 Adult Basic Education Responsibility

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§ 8530 Adult Basic Education Responsibility

Key Takeaways

  • •High schools and regular school districts are in charge of teaching basic classes for adults.
  • •If the high school and a community college agree, the community college can take over teaching these classes instead.
  • •This is about who teaches adults things like reading or math, not kids.

Example

A 30-year-old wants to learn how to read better.

Normally, the local high school would teach this class. But if the high school and the nearby community college agree, the community college can teach it instead.

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

Official Source
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§ 8530 Adult Basic Education Responsibility

Adult basic education is the responsibility of high school and unified school districts except in those instances where by mutual agreement the responsibility is assigned to a community college district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationagreementschoolcommunityresponsibility

Related Statutes

  • § 8531 High School Diploma Courses
  • § 8533 Adult Continuing Education Programs
  • § 8535 Program Transfer Agreement Requirements
  • § 17289 Independent Study Building Exemptions
  • § 48432 Continuation Education Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 8530.
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