Military and Veterans Code section 500.2


(a)

An independent California Cadet Corps unit may be established outside of the authority of a school, college, or community college. These units may be established at a State Guard facility, a federal, state, or local government-owned or government-operated facility, a veteran or service organization location, or another public location approved by the Adjutant General.

(b)

The Adjutant General may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a sponsoring organization that describes the requirements and expectations of establishing a California Cadet Corps unit under its auspices.

(c)

If the Adjutant General enters into the memorandum of understanding authorized in subdivision (b), the memorandum shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding all of the following:

(1)

Compliance with the California Cadet Corps regulations and policies.

(2)

Reporting of enrollment and activities.

(3)

The provision of an area for California Cadet Corps instruction.

(4)

The provision of a secure area for property issued by the California Cadet Corps.

(5)

Ensuring adequate and appropriate adult supervision of cadets.

(6)

The facilitation of California Cadet Corps instruction.

Source: Section 500.2, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=MVC§ionNum=500.­2.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2025; accessed Jul. 14, 2025).

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