Article 3. Preparation Of Courses Of Studies of California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 3.

The county superintendent of schools may, with the approval of the county board of education, and in cooperation with school districts and community college districts provide for the preparation of courses of study and the development of curriculum and instructional materials to be used in the elementary and secondary schools.

The county superintendent of schools may, with the approval of the county board of education, enter into an agreement with the governing board of any school district and community college districts in the territory under his or her jurisdiction, other than specified in Section 1720, to provide for the preparation of courses of study by the county superintendent of schools for use in the districts. The agreement shall provide for the payment of the cost of services rendered.

The county superintendent of schools, with the approval of the county board of education, and in cooperation with school districts and community college districts and the State Department of Education, or the board of governors, according to jurisdiction may participate in projects for developmental program planning.

The services described in Sections 1720, 1721 and 1722, except clerical, accounting, and stenographic services, shall be performed by persons who hold a valid credential, or a life diploma based thereon, authorizing administrative services. Any person who is, and continuously since September 7, 1955, has been, employed in the office of a county superintendent of schools and is performing the services described in this article may continue to perform such services without possessing the credential otherwise required as long as he remains continuously employed in his position.