California Government Code

§ 96101

GOV § 96101 Effective Jan 1, 1993Title 15 · Ch. 3 · Art. 1

Statute text

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a)Every California child is encouraged to have a caring adult who, along with parents and teachers, is able to offer support, friendship, encouragement, and motivation to help the child excel academically and lead a productive life.

(b)As a society, we look to a child’s family to provide a supportive home environment and realize that the primary responsibility for childrearing must remain with the family. However, we are keenly aware of increases in child abuse and neglect, the escalation of drug and alcohol abuse, and that many children who could excel in school are not receiving all the help and support they need to succeed.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 901, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.