Section 54405 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 29. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.
54405
. (a) The State Board of Education may establish programs of
the following types:
(1) Establishment of new curricula or modification of existing
curricula in connection with the education and training of
prospective teachers, to incorporate instruction in methods and
techniques developed by competent authorities designed to enable
teachers effectively to teach disadvantaged children.
(2) Research and consultative work projects undertaken to assist
state and local public school agencies in carrying out their
responsibilities under this chapter.
(3) Independently, or in cooperation with any public or private
agency or organization, engaging in research and development
undertakings directed to overcoming disadvantage, together with
related activities involving evaluation, demonstration, and
dissemination of findings having to do with programs of compensatory
education.
(b) It is the intent and aim of the Legislature that the
University of California and the California State University
participate to the extent practicable with local public school
agencies and the State Board of Education in their endeavors under
this chapter. It is recommended that greater attention be devoted in
the training of teachers to their preparation in the techniques and
skills required to cope with the problems of disadvantaged children
at the preschool as well as the elementary and secondary level. The
University of California and the California State University are
urged to participate at the local level in the programs being
administered by the local public school authorities and agencies, and
to provide all technical and personnel services practicable.