{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"53303","citation":"Ed. Code, § 53303","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 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000. - 53303.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-28"},{"name":"CHAPTER 18. Race to the Top [53100. - 53303.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-28/chapter-18"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Parent Empowerment [53300. - 53303.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-28/chapter-18/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 2.   (SB 4 5x)   Effective April 12, 2010.","effective":"2010-04-12","html":"<p>A local educational agency shall not be required to implement the option requested by the parent petition if the request is for reasons other than improving academic achievement or pupil safety.</p>","text":"A local educational agency shall not be required to implement the option requested by the parent petition if the request is for reasons other than improving academic achievement or pupil safety.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/parent-empowerment-53303","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}