Legislation and Regulations

This section provides links to federal and state laws and statutes, including the California Code of Regulations, and Commission-issued Coded Correspondence. Links for related websites are included, as well as a historical timeline of California legislative actions significant to teacher licensing.

Federal

U.S. Department of Education

• General Legislation
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
• Health and Education Act – 2008
• Title II

California

• Legislative Information
  California Law, including the Education Code is most easily accessed at the official site for California legislative information. The website is maintained by the Legislative Counsel of California, pursuant to California law.
• California Code of Regulations
  The California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) maintains a database of the regulations that have been formally adopted by state agencies, reviewed and approved by the OAL, and filed with the Secretary of State. The CCR consists of 28 titles, including Title V of the Education Code.
• California Special Education Programs: A Composite of Laws Database
• California Department of Education
  • State and Federal Resources and Guidance for No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
    Provides relevant federal and state legislation and information, and other resource links concerning the NCLB.
  • Special Education Resources
    Comprehensive list of sites related to Special Education national and state laws, regulations.
• California Student Aid Commission

Commission

• Commission Board Agendas and Minutes
  Board agendas provide an excellent source for pending legislation relevant to the Commission. Select the month of your choice and the agenda item Legislative Committee for the most current information.
• Public Hearing Notices
• Office of Governmental Relations

Annual Legislative Summaries

Leaflet and Coded Correspondence updates included.