California Code, Education Code - EDC § 51261

Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 44227 and 44228, the State Board of Education shall not accredit any teacher education institution for teacher certification purposes after the 1972-73 fiscal year unless it offers courses for prospective teachers on drug education and the effects of the use of tobacco, alcohol, narcotics, restricted dangerous drugs, as defined in Section 11032 of the Health and Safety Code, and other dangerous substances. The State Board of Education shall continually reevaluate approved teacher training institutions to insure that programs are in conformance with the intent of this section.