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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 1§ 501 Cadet Corps Oversight Rules

§ 501 Cadet Corps Oversight Rules

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§ 501 Cadet Corps Oversight Rules

This law says who is in charge of California Cadet Corps groups. If the group is at a school, the principal is in charge. If it's not at a school, the leader of the group is in charge.

Key Takeaways

  • •School-based Cadet Corps groups are run by the school principal or leader.
  • •Independent Cadet Corps groups are run by the leader of the group that sponsors them.
  • •The person in charge must make sure the cadets follow the rules and stay safe.

Example

A high school has a Cadet Corps group that meets after school.

The principal of the high school is in charge of this group and makes sure the cadets are safe and follow the rules.

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

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§ 501 Cadet Corps Oversight Rules

(a) While a school, college, or community college is in session, school-based California Cadet Corps units shall be under the guidance and control of the principal, president, director, or chief administrative officer of the school, college, or community college who shall be responsible for making regulations with the approval of the Adjutant General regarding the moral, educational, and physical welfare of the cadets. (b) An independent California Cadet Corps unit shall be under the guidance and control of the head of the sponsoring organization, who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with California Cadet Corps regulations, securing and maintaining California Cadet Corps-issued state property, and following the established curricula of the California Cadet Corps. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 207, Sec. 6. (SB 1335) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

California Cadet CorpsAdjutant Generalsponsoring organizationstate property

Related Statutes

  • § 500 California Cadet Corps Units
  • § 500.2 Cadet Corps Unit Establishment
  • § 502.2 Cadet Corps Uniform Standards
  • § 502.3 Cadet Corps Personnel Rules
  • § 503 Cadet Corps Officer Structure

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 501.
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