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. (a) The adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6,
inclusive, shall include instruction, beginning in grade 1 and
continuing through grade 6, in the following areas of study:
(1) English, including knowledge of, and appreciation for
literature and the language, as well as the skills of speaking,
reading, listening, spelling, handwriting, and composition.
(2) Mathematics, including concepts, operational skills, and
problem solving.
(3) Social sciences, drawing upon the disciplines of anthropology,
economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and
sociology, designed to fit the maturity of the pupils. Instruction
shall provide a foundation for understanding the history, resources,
development, and government of California and the United States of
America; the development of the American economic system, including
the role of the entrepreneur and labor; the relations of persons to
their human and natural environment; eastern and western cultures and
civilizations; contemporary issues; and the wise use of natural
resources.
(4) Science, including the biological and physical aspects, with
emphasis on the processes of experimental inquiry and on the place of
humans in ecological systems.
(5) Visual and performing arts, including instruction in the
subjects of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, aimed at the
development of aesthetic appreciation and the skills of creative
expression.
(6) Health, including instruction in the principles and practices
of individual, family, and community health.
(7) Physical education, with emphasis upon the physical activities
for the pupils that may be conducive to health and vigor of body and
mind, for a total period of time of not less than 200 minutes each
10 schooldays, exclusive of recesses and the lunch period.
(8) Other studies that may be prescribed by the governing board.
(b) (1) A complaint that a school district or county
superintendent of schools has not complied with the instructional
minute requirements of paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) may be filed
with a school district or county superintendent of schools pursuant
to the Uniform Complaint Procedures set forth in Chapter 5.1
(commencing with Section 4600) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the
California Code of Regulations.
(2) A complainant not satisfied with the decision of a school
district or county superintendent of schools may appeal the decision
to the department pursuant to Chapter 5.1 (commencing with Section
4600) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations
and shall receive a written appeal decision within 60 days of the
department's receipt of the appeal.
(3) If a school district or county superintendent of schools finds
merit in a complaint, or the Superintendent finds merit in an
appeal, the school district or county superintendent of schools shall
provide a remedy to all affected pupils, parents, and guardians.
(c) The Legislature finds and declares that neither the original
provisions of this section, nor any subsequent amendments to it, were
intended to create a private right of action. However, nothing in
this subdivision shall restrict or expand the existing right of any
party to seek relief from noncompliance with this section pursuant to
a writ of mandate.