Article 2Educational Innovation and Planning Commission

Section § 33502

Explanation

This section describes the composition of the Educational Innovation and Planning Commission in California's state government. The commission includes members from the state Assembly and Senate, the public, and various educational sectors, appointed by different government officials and boards. The commission must reflect the state's diverse cultural and educational landscape and include representatives from several specific groups, such as elementary and secondary teachers, school principals, higher education staff, librarians, special education experts, parents, students, and private industry leaders. The aim is to ensure broad representation and meet federal requirements if necessary.

There is in the state government the Educational Innovation and Planning Commission consisting of a Member of the Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, a Member of the Senate appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, one public member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, one public member appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, one public member appointed by the Governor, and 15 public members appointed by the State Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Instruction or the members of the State Board of Education.
The 15 public members appointed by the State Board of Education shall be broadly representative of the cultural and educational resources of the state and the public, including at least one individual from each of the following categories:
(a)CA Education Code § 33502(a) Classroom teachers at the elementary level.
(b)CA Education Code § 33502(b) Classroom teachers at the secondary level.
(c)CA Education Code § 33502(c) Principals, superintendents, and other professional employees of local educational agencies and private schools.
(d)CA Education Code § 33502(d) Teachers from institutions of higher education.
(e)CA Education Code § 33502(e) School librarians, personnel involved in operating media programs in local schools, and guidance counselors.
(f)CA Education Code § 33502(f) Individuals from fields of professional competence in dealing with children needing special education because of physical or mental handicaps, specific learning disabilities, severe educational disadvantages, and limited English proficiency or because they are gifted or talented, and individuals from fields of professional competence in guidance and counseling.
(g)CA Education Code § 33502(g) Parents, senior class high school students, and other interested members of the public.
(h)CA Education Code § 33502(h) Leaders from private industry.
The State Board of Education upon recommendation from the Superintendent of Public Instruction may add to the 15 public members of the commission as required to fully conform to federal legislation and regulations.
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(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1354, Sec. 10. Effective September 30, 1980.)

Section § 33503

Explanation
Legislators appointed to this commission are responsible for working on educational innovation and planning. They attend meetings and take part in the commission's tasks, as long as it doesn’t conflict with their legislative roles. They can remain on the commission as long as those who appointed them want.
The Members of the Legislature appointed to the commission pursuant to Section 33502 shall have the powers and duties of a joint legislative committee on the subject of educational innovation and planning and shall meet with, and participate in, the work of the commission to the extent that such participation is not incompatible with their positions as Members of the Legislature.
The Members of the Legislature appointed to the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing power.
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(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Section § 33504

Explanation

The person in charge of public education in California, or someone they designate, will act as the administrative assistant to the commission.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction or his representative shall serve as executive secretary to the commission.
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(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Section § 33505

Explanation
This law requires the commission to use the Department of Education's staff when performing its responsibilities.
The commission, in carrying out its powers and duties, shall utilize the staff of the Department of Education.
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(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Section § 33506

Explanation

The commission members don't get paid for their work, but they are reimbursed for any necessary expenses they have while doing their job, like travel costs.

The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, except that they shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties and responsibilities, including traveling expenses.
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(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Section § 33507

Explanation

The group responsible for making decisions, called the commission, must pick one of its own members to act as the leader, who will be known as the chairman.

The commission shall select one of its members to be chairman of the commission.
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(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Section § 33508

Explanation
Commission members typically serve for four years and can be reappointed. However, student representatives only serve for one year.
Commission members shall serve for four-year terms and shall be eligible to serve more than one full term, except in the case of student representatives who shall serve a one-year term.
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(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1354, Sec. 11. Effective September 30, 1980.)

Section § 33509

Explanation

This section defines various terms used in the article. It specifies that the 'Commission' refers to the Educational Innovation and Planning Commission. 'Title IV' involves parts of the Educational Amendments of 1978. The 'State plan' is what the State Board of Education approves for using Title IV funds. 'Secondary schools' do not include community colleges here, and a 'Local educational agency' signifies the school district, county education office, or state special school authority.

As used in this article:
(a)CA Education Code § 33509(a) “Commission” means the Educational Innovation and Planning Commission.
(b)CA Education Code § 33509(b) “Title IV” means Title IV, Parts A, B, C, and D of the Educational Amendments of 1978 (Public Law 95-561) as amended.
(c)CA Education Code § 33509(c) “State plan” means the plan for the use of Title IV funds as approved by the State Board of Education.
(d)CA Education Code § 33509(d) “Secondary schools,” notwithstanding Section 52, shall not include community colleges.
(e)CA Education Code § 33509(e) “Local educational agency” means the governing body of any school district, county office of education, or state special school.
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(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1354, Sec. 12. Effective September 30, 1980.)

Section § 33510

Explanation

This section states that whatever powers, duties, and responsibilities are assigned to a state advisory council in Title IV are granted to the commission mentioned in this article.

For purposes of this article, the commission shall have the powers, duties, and responsibilities of a state advisory council prescribed in Title IV.
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(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1354, Sec. 13. Effective September 30, 1980.)

Section § 33511

Explanation

This law allows a commission to advise and help with various aspects of state educational plans and programs. They can offer guidance on how to prepare and manage the state plan, including deciding on the distribution of funds and approving help applications related to Title IV. They also support the State Board of Education in planning and improving educational programs, and they evaluate all Title IV assisted programs and projects.

The commission may do all of the following:
(a)CA Education Code § 33511(a) Advise the state educational agency on the preparation of, and policy matters arising in the administration of, the state plan, including the development of criteria for the distribution of funds and the approval of applications for assistance under Title IV.
(b)CA Education Code § 33511(b) Assist the State Board of Education and the Department of Education in the planning, development, and improvement of educational programs.
(c)CA Education Code § 33511(c) Evaluate all programs and projects assisted under Title IV.
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(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 840, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Section § 33512

Explanation

This law states that any projects suggested by the commission must be sent to the State Board of Education, which will decide whether to approve them or not.

All projects recommended by the commission shall be submitted to the State Board of Education for its approval.
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(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Section § 33513

Explanation

This law says that the State Board of Education in California is responsible for distributing money for experimental education projects across the state. These funding grants are intended to cover a variety of locations, and any single project can receive funding for up to five years.

The State Board of Education shall allocate funds under Title IV, Part C, to provide to the extent feasible a geographical spread of experimental projects in the state. All such grants for a particular project shall be limited to a five-year period.
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(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1354, Sec. 15. Effective September 30, 1980.)

Section § 33514

Explanation

Every year, the California State Board of Education should try to set aside 15 percent of certain federal funds it receives for special education projects.

The State Board of Education shall annually allocate, insofar as practicable, 15 percent of the total amount of federal funds received by the State of California pursuant to Title IV, Part C for special education projects.
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(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1354, Sec. 16. Effective September 30, 1980.)

Section § 33516

Explanation

This law explains that for a project to get approval and funding from the State Board of Education, it must include new activities not already covered by existing state and federal programs. Additionally, these activities should add to, rather than replace, what those other programs offer.

In order to be deemed an approved project and be eligible to receive an allocation from the State Board of Education, an experimental, demonstration, or operational project shall meet the following criteria:
(a)CA Education Code § 33516(a) The proposed activities are not activities presently being performed by other state and federal programs.
(b)CA Education Code § 33516(b) The proposed activities supplement, but do not supplant, other state or federal programs.
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(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Section § 33518

Explanation

This section allows the State Board of Education to set aside funds for innovative projects aimed at improving educational management. These projects can explore new ways of staffing, administration, class sizes, and teaching methods such as using classroom aides and technology. The goal is to use resources more effectively and develop solutions that could be adopted by other schools across California if they prove to be cost-effective and beneficial for students.

The State Board of Education may reserve a sum of money, to be recommended by the commission and approved by the State Board of Education, to support demonstration and experimental projects designed to develop new methods of allocating personnel, equipment, and facilities to solve educational problems associated with educational management. Such projects may include, but need not be limited to, the development of new and potentially more economical staffing, arrangements for administration and for classroom instruction, a modification of class size in schools, the utilization of classroom aides, flexible class scheduling, and the use of instructional television and audiovisual equipment so as to more effectively utilize local resources. Also included may be projects for educational problems associated with general curriculum development, community relations, urbanization, and work-study programs. The standards for such demonstrational and experimental projects shall be recommended by the commission and approved by the State Board of Education, based upon the best interests of the students involved, except that a project shall be approved only if it can be shown that, if successful, the cost effectiveness of the project will be such so as to be adaptable within the budgets of other similar school districts throughout the state.
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(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Section § 33522

Explanation

This law allows the State Board of Education to set aside up to 15% of federal funds to give grants to local schools that have had outstanding educational projects. The money is meant to help these schools expand successful projects locally and share them across the state. If a school's project is chosen, it serves as a representative for all schools in the state to spread these successful ideas.

The State Board of Education shall reserve not more than 15 percent of the state’s federal allocation under Title IV, Part C, for grants to the local educational agencies which have operated exemplary projects during the preceding year. Such funds shall be used by such local educational agencies to expand the projects locally and for diffusion of such successful projects statewide. A local education agency whose project is selected for diffusion is hereby designated as agent for all local education agencies in California for purposes of ESEA Title IV, Part C, diffusion.
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(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1354, Sec. 21. Effective September 30, 1980.)