{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"58502","citation":"Ed. Code, § 58502","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 31. EXPERIMENTAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS [58400. - 58806.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-31"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Alternative Schools [58500. - 58512.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-31/chapter-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The parent or guardian of any pupil may request the governing board of a school district to establish an alternative school program or programs in the district pursuant to this chapter.</p>","text":"The parent or guardian of any pupil may request the governing board of a school district to establish an alternative school program or programs in the district pursuant to this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/alternative-schools-58502","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}