{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"45401","citation":"Ed. Code, § 45401","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000. - 65001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION [35000. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 25. EMPLOYEES [44000. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Classified Employees [45100. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 10. Bilingual Office Employees [45400. - 45403.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-5/article-10"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When at least 15 percent of the pupils enrolled in a public school that provides instruction in kindergarten or any of grades 1 through 12 speak a single primary language other than English, the governing board of the school district in which such school is located shall hire a bilingual person for the administrative office of each such school, as soon as a position is available as provided by Section <a href=\"/edc/45403\">45403</a>, to serve as a bilingual community liaison person or a paraprofessional, clerical, or other qualified employee of each such school, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/edc/45100\">45100</a>) of this part, who is fluent in both English and in the primary language spoken by such pupils and their parents or guardians.</p>","text":"When at least 15 percent of the pupils enrolled in a public school that provides instruction in kindergarten or any of grades 1 through 12 speak a single primary language other than English, the governing board of the school district in which such school is located shall hire a bilingual person for the administrative office of each such school, as soon as a position is available as provided by Section 45403, to serve as a bilingual community liaison person or a paraprofessional, clerical, or other qualified employee of each such school, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 45100) of this part, who is fluent in both English and in the primary language spoken by such pupils and their parents or guardians.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/bilingual-office-employees-45401","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}