[Stat. 1999, Chapter 276
(AB116, Mazzoni)]
Amends Education Code Sections 60045 and 60200 and adds Education Code Sections 60048 and 60200.2
Basic instructional materials, and other instructional material that provide any exposure to a commercial brand name, product, or corporate or company logo in a manner that is inconsistent with State Board of Education regulations may not be adopted by a school board.
A board may not adopt the name or logo unless the board makes specific findings "that the use of the commercial brand name, product, or corporate or company logo in the instructional materials is appropriate." More specifically, the board must make one of the following specific findings:
"(A) If text, the use of the commercial brand name, product, or corporate or company logo in the instructional materials is necessary for an educational purpose," as defined by the State Board.
"(B) If an illustration, the appearance of a commercial brand name, product, or corporate or company logo in an illustration in instructional materials is incidental to the general nature of the illustration."
Generously provided by: Ralph D. Stern, General Counsel, Schools Legal Counsel
