{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"49540","citation":"Ed. Code, § 49540","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 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000. - 65001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4"},{"name":"PART 27. PUPILS [48000. - 49703.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-27"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Pupil and Personnel Health [49400. - 49590.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-27/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 10.5. Child Care Food Program [49540. - 49546.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-27/chapter-9/article-10.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 959, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Department of Education shall, on behalf of the state, participate in the federal child care food program prescribed by Public Law 95-627, as codified in Section 1766 of Title 42 of the United States Code, and shall not terminate its participation in such program unless the Legislature authorizes such termination.</p>","text":"The Department of Education shall, on behalf of the state, participate in the federal child care food program prescribed by Public Law 95-627, as codified in Section 1766 of Title 42 of the United States Code, and shall not terminate its participation in such program unless the Legislature authorizes such termination.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/child-care-food-program-49540","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}