Section 32400 Of Article 11. Educational Services And The Federal Immigration Reform And Control Act Of 1986 From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 19. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 11.

. (a) The Legislature finds that as many as one million seven hundred thousand illegal aliens could be granted amnesty and would seek permanent residency in California under the provisions of the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). Under the act, eligible aliens would be required to demonstrate an understanding of ordinary English and a knowledge and understanding of the history and government of the United States.
  (b) Further, it is the intent of the Legislature to establish a state test that may be used by eligible aliens to attest to their understanding of English and understanding of the history and government of the United States to meet the requirements of Section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Sec. 1423) and the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603).