{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"60044","citation":"Ed. Code, § 60044","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 33. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND TESTING [60000. - 60910.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-33"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Instructional Materials [60000. - 60152.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-33/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Requirements, Materials [60040. - 60052.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-33/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 162, Sec. 38.   (SB 1171)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>A governing board shall not adopt any instructional materials for use in the schools that, in its determination, contain:</p><p>(a) Any matter reflecting adversely upon persons on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, nationality, or sexual orientation, occupation, or because of a characteristic listed in Section <a href=\"/edc/220\">220</a>.</p><p>(b) Any sectarian or denominational doctrine or propaganda contrary to law.</p>","text":"A governing board shall not adopt any instructional materials for use in the schools that, in its determination, contain: (a) Any matter reflecting adversely upon persons on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, nationality, or sexual orientation, occupation, or because of a characteristic listed in Section 220. (b) Any sectarian or denominational doctrine or propaganda contrary to law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/requirements-materials-60044","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}