The purpose of this publication is to bring together selected references relating to children, youth and schools from the various California and related codes. It is designed for ease of reference and immediate availability. It is not intended to be a complete duplication of existing codes and is published in a form so that new laws or changes in laws can be added to the appropriate place and so that the user can make notes for his personal use.

The purpose of this publication is to bring together selected references relating to children, youth and schools from the various California and related codes. -- from Introduction.