{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"60200.5","citation":"Ed. Code, § 60200.5","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 2. Elementary School Materials [60200. - 60313.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-33/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Selection and Adoption [60200. - 60213.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-33/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 918, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Instructional materials adopted under this chapter shall, where appropriate, be designed to impress upon the minds of the pupils the principles of morality, truth, justice, patriotism, and a true comprehension of the rights, duties, and dignity of American citizenship, and to instruct them in manners and morals and the principles of a free government. The State Board of Education shall endeavor to see that this objective is accomplished in the evaluation of instructional materials for educational content in appropriate subject areas.</p>","text":"Instructional materials adopted under this chapter shall, where appropriate, be designed to impress upon the minds of the pupils the principles of morality, truth, justice, patriotism, and a true comprehension of the rights, duties, and dignity of American citizenship, and to instruct them in manners and morals and the principles of a free government. The State Board of Education shall endeavor to see that this objective is accomplished in the evaluation of instructional materials for educational content in appropriate subject areas.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/selection-and-adoption-60200-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}