California Statutes
§ 18010. — 18010. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1498, Sec. 1.)
California·Code EDC Education Code - EDC·Div. 1.·Title 1. DIVISION 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS·Part 11. PART 11. LIBRARIES·Ch. 1.5. CHAPTER 1.5. Public Library Finance·Art. 1. ARTICLE 1. General Provisions
The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the interest of the people and of the state that there be a general diffusion of information and knowledge through the continued operation of free public libraries. Such diffusion is a matter of general concern inasmuch as it is the duty of the state to provide encouragement to the voluntary lifelong learning of the people of the state.
The Legislature further declares that the public library is a supplement to the formal system of free public education, and a source of information and inspiration to persons of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and economic statuses, and a resource for continuing education and reeducation beyond the years of formal education, and as such deserves adequate financial support from government at all levels.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1498, Sec. 1. Section operative July 1, 1983, pursuant to Section 18031.