California Code, Education Code - EDC § 54522

In accepting federal funds which may be made available for purposes of this article the people of the State of California agree to accept and comply with all conditions and requirements which may be prescribed in connection therewith by or under the authority of federal law.

The State Board of Education is designated as the state educational agency which shall carry out the purposes and provisions of any federal statute under which federal funds may be provided for purposes of this article. The board shall formulate and submit to the United States Commissioner or other designated federal officer or agency any state plan which may be required for such purposes, and shall have the power to revise and amend the same, as required, and shall have overall control and direction of its administration.