California Administrative Code

The State Board may waive or reset any filing dates required by these regulations, if the State Board determines that so doing would best serve the purposes of the Act.

(a) Public Library Participation Authorization. Every public library wishing to participate in any of the programs of the Act must file with the State Board an authorization by the jurisdictional governing body for that library's participation. The authorization must be in the fo…

The State Board shall elect a President and Vice-President. The State Librarian shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State Board. (a) The State Board shall biennially elect a President and Vice-President at the last regular meeting of every odd numbered calendar year. (b) …

A quorum for all State Board meetings shall be seven (7) members. The concurrence of 7 of its members shall be necessary to the validity of all actions of the State Board.

(a) State Board Committees. Meetings of State Board committees composed solely of members of the State Board, created by a formal action of the State Board, shall be open and public. (b) Advisory Bodies. Unless otherwise provided by law, meetings of any advisory body, or committe…

Special meetings may be called by the President of the State Board or a majority of the members thereof for any stated purpose. Special meetings shall comply with all special meeting provisions in Government Code sections 11120-11131.

(a) Programs of direct instruction shall be designed for candidates to develop specific skills and knowledge in each of the following competency areas: (1) Causes, characteristics, and definitions of autism. (A) Historical perspectives. (B) Organic vs. psychogenic vs. interactive…

§ 20151. Local Flexibility. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DF87B944C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(…

§ 20152. Integrated Service Program. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DFB61C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&cont…

§ 20154. Service Components. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DFF80744C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=…

§ 20155. General Improvement of Local Reference Service. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E01A3544C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=C…

(a) If a member library does not retain its membership in any System participating in the programs of the Act, the System shall notify the State Board no later than three months preceding the beginning of the fiscal year in which the withdrawal takes effect. (b) Any System failin…

If any jurisdiction at present or previously a member of a System which has received state funds pursuant to that jurisdiction's membership, wishes to join another System instead, and if the library and the System it proposes to join wish to receive state funds pursuant to that j…

Except where otherwise specified, the regulations contained in the Article apply both to Education Code Section 18731 (Universal Borrowing) and Education Code Section 18743 (Equal Access) of the Act.

For purposes of this Article, each resident of the State shall be deemed to have a single legal residency, which shall entitle them to resident library services of the jurisdiction in which they reside, and such services shall not be reimbursable under this Article. In determinin…

(a) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (1) The applicant, as lead agency, shall submit with the Application Form, evidence that the environmental impact documentation (EID) required by CEQA has been fully completed. [See Public Resources Code sections 21000-21177 and Cal…

(a) Submission of applications; deadlines for application cycles and grant amounts; late or incomplete application submissions (1) Application location - Submit applications for each funding cycle to: BOND ACT FISCAL OFFICER OFFICE OF LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION 1029 J STREET, SUITE 400…

As used in this chapter: (a) “Accredited” means official recognition of an educational institution, by an authorized public authority or other generally recognized authority, that such institution maintains standards which qualify its graduates for admission to higher or more spe…

The Teachers' Retirement Board shall meet at least once every calendar quarter at such times as it may determine. The meetings shall be presided over by a chairperson elected by the Teachers' Retirement Board from among its members. In the event of absence from a meeting of the c…

Employers shall file reports through CalSTRS' secure employer website as follows: (a) Employers reporting information to the Defined Benefit Program shall comply with Section 1.3 of CalSTRS' F496 File Specification, as revised on February 24, 2016, and hereby incorporated by refe…

§ 20525. Statement of Account. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5050C3734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextDat…

§ 20527. Deductions; Local Retirement Systems. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I505530444C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPag…

§ 20528. Deposit of Contributions. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5056B6E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contex…

§ 20530. Termination of Employment. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I505A87734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&conte…

§ 20556. Resolution by Contracting Employer. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5097B7804C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageI…

§ 20558. Withdrawal for Emergencies. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I509BAF204C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&cont…

§ 20560. Amount of Contribution. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50A23ED34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextD…

§ 20571. Beneficiary Under Trust. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50A7E4234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&context…

§ 21020. Dependent Husband. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50C445C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(…

§ 21022. Step-Child--When Qualified for Benefit. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50C816534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryP…

In addition to tax return, state or federal, the claimant or the claimant's guardian shall furnish to the Teachers' Retirement Board such other evidence regarding the claimant's financial status as the Teachers' Retirement Board may require.

§ 23001. Certification. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50E366834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.D…

(a) The election coordinator shall cause ballots and candidate statements to be distributed in advance of each election to each eligible active member and participant for whom the system has a valid mailing address recorded. The election coordinator shall provide a means for elig…

(a) The election coordinator shall create reasonable procedures to ensure ballots are secured and canvassed in a manner consistent with commonly accepted election practices. All ballots received within the time period prescribed by the Notice of Election shall be canvassed public…

(a) Within three (3) business days after the public ballot canvassing, or after verification of the identity and eligibility of individuals presented in the nominating petition pursuant to Section 24002 of this article where the election coordinator certifies only one qualified c…

(a)(1) A candidate may file a written request with the election coordinator for recount within ten (10) business days following the distribution of the certified election results. If a request for recount is not received within ten (10) business days, the certified election resul…

(a) A monthly report for the Defined Benefit Program is acceptable if it is reported in compliance with Section 27000, subdivision (a). Reports that fail to comply shall be rejected by CalSTRS, and will not be received. (b) A monthly report shall contain the information as specif…

(a) A late contribution shall be subject to a penalty if that contribution is received after March 1 of the state fiscal year that immediately follows the state fiscal year in which the contribution was due. (1) The penalty shall be assessed on the creditable compensation upon wh…

(a) Interest shall be charged on contributions received more than 10 working days after the date those contributions are due and compounded daily based on the regular interest rate in effect that day. (b) The interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section sh…

(a) Balances not paid in full within 30 calendar days after the invoice date are subject to regular interest, pursuant to section 22162 of the Education Code, from the initial invoice date until the balance is paid in full. (b) Balances are paid in full when both of the following…

(a) For purposes of this article, an applicant seeking an administrative remedy is defined as any member, former member, participant, former participant, or beneficiary requesting review or appealing with respect to payment of allowances, benefits or refunds, or with respect to c…

(a) “High school grade point average” means a grade point average calculated on a 4.0 scale, using all academic coursework, for the sophomore year, the summer following the sophomore year, the junior year, and the summer following the junior year, excluding physical education, re…

(a) The regulations shall be effective for districts that are currently approved as direct reports and to those that apply or are in the process of applying to become direct reports to the Defined Benefit Program on or after January 1, 2016. (b) The effective date of becoming a n…

(a) An applicant to become a direct report shall submit the following documentation with the following content: (1) If contributions required to be paid by a member are picked up for the sole purpose of deferring taxes as authorized by Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Co…

(a) A district may request a review of the system's decision to terminate the direct reporting relationship by the Chief Executive Officer of the system or their designee. The request must be submitted in writing and be received by System Headquarters or by a CalSTRS Field Office…

Beginning on July 1, 2027, employers shall file reports through CalSTRS' secure employer website as follows: (a) Employers reporting identifying member information to establish a new account or to update existing member information shall submit such information by one of the foll…

§ 30019. Pilot School. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I525175734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.De…

A Cal Grant shall be granted in terms of the applicant's selection of a Commission approved and currently qualifying institution at the time he or she is selected for a grant.

Whenever a grant recipient changes his or her choice of qualifying institution, the Commission must redetermine his or her financial need eligibility should the cost of attendance differ. Subject to such redetermination, a grant recipient may change his or her choice of qualifyin…

(a) All entitlement and competitive Cal Grant A and B applicants, including for the California Community College Expanded Entitlement Program, shall submit a grade point average pursuant to section 30007, 30008 or 30026. (1) A student who does not have a grade point average pursu…