{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"8241","citation":"Ed. Code, § 8241","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1"},{"name":"PART 6. EDUCATION PROGRAMS—STATE MASTER PLANS [8006. - 9004.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Early Education Act [8200. - 8490.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-6/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Administration [8226. - 8241.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-6/chapter-2/article-3"}],"history":"Added by renumbering Section 8264.8 by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 81.   (AB 131)   Effective July 23, 2021.","effective":"2021-07-23","html":"<p>Until the Superintendent of Public Instruction promulgates regulations for center-based programs establishing staffing ratios, the following staffing ratios shall apply:</p><p>(a) Infants, 0 to 2 years old—1:3 adult-child ratio, 1:18 teacher-child ratio.</p><p>(b) Infants and toddlers, 0 to 2 years old—1:4 adult-child ratio, 1:16 teacher-child ratio.</p><p>(c) Children 3 to 6 years old—1:8 adult-child ratio, 1:24 teacher-child ratio.</p><p>(d) Children 6 to 10 years old—1:14 adult-child ratio, 1:28 teacher-child ratio.</p><p>(e) Children 10 to 13 years old—1:18 adult-child ratio, 1:36 teacher-child ratio.</p><p>(f) If groups of children of varying ages are commingled, the teacher and adult ratios shall be proportionate and appropriate to the ages and groups of children.</p>","text":"Until the Superintendent of Public Instruction promulgates regulations for center-based programs establishing staffing ratios, the following staffing ratios shall apply: (a) Infants, 0 to 2 years old—1:3 adult-child ratio, 1:18 teacher-child ratio. (b) Infants and toddlers, 0 to 2 years old—1:4 adult-child ratio, 1:16 teacher-child ratio. (c) Children 3 to 6 years old—1:8 adult-child ratio, 1:24 teacher-child ratio. (d) Children 6 to 10 years old—1:14 adult-child ratio, 1:28 teacher-child ratio. (e) Children 10 to 13 years old—1:18 adult-child ratio, 1:36 teacher-child ratio. (f) If groups of children of varying ages are commingled, the teacher and adult ratios shall be proportionate and appropriate to the ages and groups of children.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/administration-8241","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}