California Statutes
§ 51511. — 51511. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 734, Sec. 33.)
California § 51511.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code EDCEducation Code - EDC
Div.4.
Title 2.DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES
Part 28.PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Prohibited Instruction
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Prohibited Materials
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Cal. Education Code - EDC Code § 51511. (2026).
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Nothing in this code shall be construed to prevent, or exclude from the public schools, references to religion or references to or the use of religious literature, dance, music, theatre, and visual arts or other things having a religious significance when such references or uses do not constitute instruction in religious principles or aid to any religious sect, church, creed, or sectarian purpose and when such references or uses are incidental to or illustrative of matters properly included in the course of study.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 734, Sec. 33. Effective October 11, 2001.
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