Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

California Code, Education Code - EDC § 51133

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall award nonmonetary Teresa P. Hughes Family-School Partnership Awards pursuant to this article to school districts and county offices of education for schools that operate outstanding family-school partnership programs.

(b) Nonmonetary awards made pursuant to this section shall be based upon the degree of parent participation and an assessment of any combination of the following types of parental participation:

(1) The membership or other participation in a functioning schoolsite council or other parent organization.

(2) The regular volunteer assistance provided in school activities both in the classroom and outside of the classroom.

(3) The participation in signed compacts or other educational plans with the teachers.

(4) The attendance at school functions that parents or families are invited to attend.

(5) The participation in parent training and education programs established or conducted by the school.

(6) The progress made over time toward increasing parental participation.

(7) The number of home visits by school personnel.

(8) The degree to which the outreach program emphasizes the importance of including parents of all pupils within its efforts to enhance parent participation.

(c) Nonmonetary awards made pursuant to this section shall be in the form of a plaque or sign.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Education Code - EDC § 51133 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/education-code/edc-sect-51133/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard