California Excellence in Service Learning Designation Program.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates the California Excellence in Service Learning Designation Program to recognize and publicly acknowledge elementary and secondary schools and local educational agencies that demonstrate a strong commitment to service learning. The program will require schools to meet specific criteria, including designating a service learning contact, providing staff training, and showcasing service learning resources on their websites. Designations will be awarded for three years and require renewal to ensure continued compliance.
Key provisions
- Establishes the California Excellence in Service Learning Designation Program.
- Requires the Department of Education to develop application criteria for schools and local educational agencies.
- Specifies criteria for application, including a service learning contact, staff training, and website resources.
- Designations are valid for three years and require renewal.
- The Department of Education can request additional information to verify continued compliance.
- Schools losing their designation must reapply to regain it.
Who is affected
- Public elementary and secondary schools
- Local educational agencies (school districts, county offices of education, charter schools)
- Teachers and school staff
- Students
Notable changes
- Creates a formal recognition system for schools committed to service learning.
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