California Education Code

§ 8337

EDC § 8337 Effective Jun 27, 2025Div. 1 · Title 1 · Part 6 · Ch. 2 · Art. 16

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(1)Early childhood inclusion embodies the values, policies, and practices that support the right of every infant and young child and their family, regardless of ability, to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families, communities, and society. The desired results of inclusive experiences for children with and without disabilities and their families include a sense of belonging and membership, positive social relationships and friendships, and development and learning to reach their full potential. The defining features of inclusion that can be used to identify high-quality early childhood programs and services are access, participation, and supports.

(2)In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.), all young children with exceptional needs should have access to inclusive high-quality early care and education programs where they are able to learn alongside children who do not have exceptional needs and are provided with individualized and appropriate supports to enable them to meet high expectations.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 8, Sec. 7. (AB 121) Effective June 27, 2025.