{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"9003","citation":"Ed. Code, § 9003","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 10. School Nutrition [8990. - 9004.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-6/chapter-10"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Garden Programs [9000. - 9004.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-6/chapter-10/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1163, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 2003.   Section operative July 1, 2004, pursuant to Section 8997.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>The State Department of Education shall develop, research, and coordinate the best available practices regarding appropriate curriculum for school garden programs in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, in consultation with education, nutrition, and agricultural experts. The department shall make the curriculum available to the schools that receive a grant pursuant to this article.</p>","text":"The State Department of Education shall develop, research, and coordinate the best available practices regarding appropriate curriculum for school garden programs in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, in consultation with education, nutrition, and agricultural experts. The department shall make the curriculum available to the schools that receive a grant pursuant to this article.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/garden-programs-9003","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}