§ 51010 Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in …
§ 51011 “Educational program” means the entire school-sponsored offering for …
§ 51012 “Common state curriculum” means the basic curriculum which is …
§ 51013 “Curriculum” means the courses of study, courses, subjects, classes …
§ 51014 “Course of study” means the planned content of a series of classes, …
§ 51015 “Course” means an instructional unit of an area or field of organized …
§ 51016 “Class” means an organized group of pupils within a school who are …
§ 51017 “Governing board” means that board of education or governing board of …
§ 51018 “State board” means the State Board of Education.
§ 51019 “Philosophy” means a composite statement of the relationship between …
§ 51020 “Goal” means a statement of broad direction or intent which is …
§ 51021 “Objective” means a devised accomplishment that can be verified …

Terms Used In California Codes > Education Code > Title 2 > Division 4 > Part 28 > Chapter 1 > Article 2 - Definitions

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.