Education Code section 51212

It is the intent and purpose of the Legislature to encourage the establishment of programs of instruction in world language, with instruction beginning as early as feasible for each school district.

Source: Section 51212, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=51212. (updated Jan. 1, 2019; accessed Dec. 15, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/education_code_section_51212

Original Source: Section 51212, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=51212. (last accessed May 12, 2025).