Section 8973 Of Chapter 8. Early Primary Programs From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 8.
8973
. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the kindergarten
schoolday in an early primary program conducted pursuant to Section
8972 may exceed four hours, exclusive of recesses, provided that both
of the following conditions are met:
(a) The governing board of a school district declares that the
extended-day kindergarten program does not exceed the length of the
primary schoolday.
(b) The extended-day kindergarten program takes into account ample
opportunity for both active and quiet activities within an
integrated, experiential, and developmentally appropriate educational
program.