California Code of Regulations Title 5 - Education
California Code of Regulations – Title 5: Education
The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 5 governs education in the state of California. This title is maintained by the California Department of Education, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, and the California State Board of Education, and includes regulations that implement and interpret education laws found in the California Education Code.
Overview of Title 5 - Education
Title 5 is divided into divisions that cover various levels and sectors of the education system, including:
Major Divisions of Title 5:
Division 1 – California Department of Education
Covers K–12 public education.
Includes topics like student attendance, curriculum frameworks, special education, assessment, and accountability.
Regulates school finance, teacher credentialing, and student discipline.
Division 2 – California State Library
Governs library services provided by the State Library.
Division 3 – California Community Colleges
Encompasses governance of the community college system.
Topics include:
Admissions and records
Academic standards and curriculum
Faculty employment
Student services
Distance education
Funding formulas
Division 4 – Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Regulates private institutions that offer postsecondary education.
Addresses institutional approval, student rights, and complaint processes.
Division 5 – Board of Education
Covers additional regulations that support K–12 education policy and standards.
Key Areas Regulated by Title 5
Curriculum and instruction standards
Assessment and testing
Charter school operations
Adult and continuing education
Special education services
Community college governance and funding
Private postsecondary institution oversight
Where to Access Title 5
You can view the full text of Title 5 regulations at the [California Office of Administrative Law (OAL)] or Barclays Official CCR site.
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