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1-Senate Bill No. 1335 CHAPTER 207 An act to amend Sections 501, 502, 502.1, 502.3, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 510, 511.5, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 520, and 520.1 of, to add Sections 500.2, 502.4, and 522 to, to repeal Sections 502.5 and 516.1 of, and to repeal and add Sections 500, 500.1, 502.2, 517, 518, and 519 of, the Military and Veterans Code, relating to the California Cadet Corps. [ Approved by Governor August 26, 2024. Filed with Secretary of State August 26, 2024. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1335, Archuleta. The California Cadet Corps.Existing law establishes the California Cadet Corps and requires the Adjutant General to fulfill specified responsibilities in overseeing the corps, including inspecting each corps unit every 2 years, adopting rules and regulations to determine the grade and rank to be held by specific individuals in the corps, and prescribing uniforms for the corps. Existing law specifies who may serve in corps leadership positions. Existing law requires each college, community college, and school meeting specified criteria to establish a unit and requires or authorizes those schools to fulfill certain responsibilities with regard to the corps.Existing law authorizes the Adjutant General to appoint officers in the corps, as specified, and to order members of the corps into temporary active state duty. Existing law requires marksmanship practice as part of corps instruction and authorizes the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to each college, community college, and school for field target work and gallery practice. Existing law requires cadets, when practical, to utilize California National Guard rifle ranges, as specified. Existing law provides for the discipline of cadets for, among other things, deficiency in academic studies and misbehavior. Existing law requires the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 2 years, except as otherwise provided.This bill would revise and recast these provisions to, among other things, authorize the establishment of an independent unit outside of a school, college, or community college under the guidance and control of a sponsoring organization, as provided. The bill would authorize the Adjutant General to appoint staff officers in support of corps operations. The bill would decrease the frequency of inspections by requiring the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 3 years or as otherwise provided. The bill would also authorize the Governor to appoint officers for the corps, including 2 deputy commanders and a chief of staff. This bill would authorize the Adjutant General to adopt rules and regulations for the personnel actions of corps officers. The bill would specify the disciplinary authority for independent corps units and would authorize the Commander of the California Cadet Corps to demote or dismiss a cadet, as specified.This bill would authorize the Adjutant General to order officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to support the corps, including serving as a marksmanship or military training instructor. The bill would authorize marksmanship as part of corps instruction and would authorize the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to units established outside of a school, college, or community college. The bill would authorize the Adjutant General to enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation to, among other things, solicit grants and other funding on behalf of a corps unit.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 500 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 2. Section 500 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500. (a) The students of a school, college, or community college in this state may be organized into an appropriately sized California Cadet Corps unit under the rules and regulations prescribed by the governing body of the school, college, or community college where the unit is formed and the Adjutant General.(b) A school, college, or community college is not required to establish a California Cadet Corps unit unless the number of qualified students who voluntarily enroll in the unit is sufficient to meet the strength prescribed by the Adjutant General.SEC. 3. Section 500.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 4. Section 500.1 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500.1. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit may not be established at a school, college, or community college in this state in which there is an established J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. program unless it is approved, in writing, by the school or the governing board of the sponsoring organization.(b) J.R.O.T.C., R.O.T.C., and other federally approved military units are not subject to, or limited by, this chapter.SEC. 5. Section 500.2 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500.2. (a) An independent California Cadet Corps unit may be established outside of the authority of a school, college, or community college. These units may be established at a State Guard facility, a federal, state, or local government-owned or government-operated facility, a veteran or service organization location, or another public location approved by the Adjutant General.(b) The Adjutant General may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a sponsoring organization that describes the requirements and expectations of establishing a California Cadet Corps unit under its auspices.(c) If the Adjutant General enters into the memorandum of understanding authorized in subdivision (b), the memorandum shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding all of the following:(1) Compliance with the California Cadet Corps regulations and policies.(2) Reporting of enrollment and activities.(3) The provision of an area for California Cadet Corps instruction.(4) The provision of a secure area for property issued by the California Cadet Corps.(5) Ensuring adequate and appropriate adult supervision of cadets.(6) The facilitation of California Cadet Corps instruction.SEC. 6. Section 501 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:501. (a) While a school, college, or community college is in session, school-based California Cadet Corps units shall be under the guidance and control of the principal, president, director, or chief administrative officer of the school, college, or community college who shall be responsible for making regulations with the approval of the Adjutant General regarding the moral, educational, and physical welfare of the cadets.(b) An independent California Cadet Corps unit shall be under the guidance and control of the head of the sponsoring organization, who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with California Cadet Corps regulations, securing and maintaining California Cadet Corps-issued state property, and following the established curricula of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 7. Section 502 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502. (a) Upon recommendation of the governing board having jurisdiction over the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization, the Adjutant General may appoint officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps for duty as commandants of cadets or assistant commandants of cadets in each school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization under the jurisdiction of the governing board.(b) Except when ordered to state active duty by the Governor, the officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing board of the school, college, or community college at which they are on duty and pay, allowances, and expenses shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the maintenance and operations of the school, college, or community college where they serve.(c) Each officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall hold their appointment at the pleasure of the governing board, until a successor has been appointed and qualified, or until their affiliation with the California Cadet Corps is severed.(d) (1) The Adjutant General may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers as staff officers in support of California Cadet Corps operations.(2) A staff officer not assigned to a school, college, or community college is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.(3) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer on state active duty in support of the California Cadet Corps is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 8. Section 502.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502.1. (a) The Adjutant General shall determine by the adoption of rules and regulations the grade and rank to be held by individuals appointed in the California Cadet Corps by reason of their military experience, professional knowledge, or both. These individuals shall be appointed pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(b) (1) A person who has previously been an officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer of, and discharged under honorable conditions from, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Space Force, the United States Coast Guard, a reserve component of those federal forces, the California National Guard, the State Guard, or the active militia may be appointed in the California Cadet Corps in the same rank last held in such federal or state military forces.(2) Each officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer shall hold office pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(3) (A) Upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may commission one Commander of the California Cadet Corps as a brigadier general or colonel, up to two Deputy Commanders of the California Cadet Corps as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, one Chief of Staff as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, and the necessary number of staff and regional advisors in the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces, not to exceed lieutenant colonel, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(B) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may be appointed to a brigadier general, and the Deputy Commanders may be appointed as a colonel, once the total number of enrolled cadets exceeds 10,000 annually or there are more than 100 California Cadet Corps units.(4) Upon the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers to the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces for service in the California Cadet Corps by virtue of their professional knowledge and experience. Pay and expenses shall be taken from the funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 9. Section 502.2 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 10. Section 502.2 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:502.2. (a) All personnel appointed in the California Cadet Corps pursuant to Section 502.1 shall wear uniforms prescribed by the Adjutant General. Primary uniforms shall be consistent with uniforms of the California State Guard with distinctive California Cadet Corps markings.(b) Personnel wearing the uniforms described in subdivision (a) shall meet appearance standards consistent with the California State Guard.(c) Personnel not meeting the standards described in this section may wear an alternate uniform approved by the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 11. Section 502.3 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502.3. The Adjutant General may adopt rules and regulations providing for the personnel actions of officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 12. Section 502.4 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:502.4. (a) The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps to state active duty at encampments, exercises, or other activities conducted by the corps.(b) While on state active duty, an officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall receive the same base pay, without longevity, as a member of similar grade in the United States Army together with their expenses.(c) Pay and expenses for these purposes shall be paid from funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) When on state active duty in support of the Cadet Corps, personnel are under the direction and control of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 13. Section 502.5 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 14. Section 503 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:503. (a) California Cadet Corps units shall be organized and each shall consist of commissioned cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and noncommissioned cadet officers as shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) Cadet officers shall be commissioned in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon recommendation of the commandant and with the approval of the respective principal or brigade advisor.(c) The warrant and noncommissioned cadet officers shall be appointed by the commandant.SEC. 15. Section 504 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:504. (a) The Adjutant General shall adopt rules and regulations for the formation of cadet brigades, regiments, and battalions and shall adopt tables of organization and provide for the appointment of cadet brigade, regimental, and battalion officers and staffs.(b) All cadet battalion officers, regimental, and noncommissioned officers shall be appointed, commissioned, or warranted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.SEC. 16. Section 505 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:505. The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to perform functions in support of the California Cadet Corps. Pay for such duties shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the support and maintenance of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 17. Section 506 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:506. All cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and cadet noncommissioned officers shall be promoted according to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets and with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.SEC. 18. Section 507 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:507. (a) Upon the recommendation of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college in which the California Cadet Corps participates, the commission or warrant of a cadet commissioned officer, cadet warrant officer, or cadet noncommissioned officer may be canceled and the cadet reduced in rank or dismissed from the California Cadet Corps for any of the following reasons:(1) Deficiency in academic studies.(2) Misbehavior in the school, college, or community college the cadet is attending.(3) Misbehavior in the California Cadet Corps.(4) For any other reason deemed good cause by the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college.(b) For an independent unit, the brigade advisor and head of the sponsoring organization shall be the disciplinary authority.(c) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may independently, or in coordination with the school or sponsoring organization official, demote or dismiss a cadet from the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 19. Section 508 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:508. The California Cadet Corps shall train in accordance with the appropriate manuals prescribed by the United States Army and by the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.SEC. 20. Section 510 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:510. (a) The Adjutant General shall prescribe the uniforms that the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps shall wear.(b) (1) The Adjutant General may issue, to the California Cadet Corps cadets and adults, necessary training aids, insignia of rank and of the California Cadet Corps, awards and decorations, and military property or equipment in the control of the Adjutant General as may not be required for the California National Guard, other state military forces, or other military purposes.(2) The issues described in paragraph (1) may be made by the Adjutant General without charge to the members of the California Cadet Corps or to the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(3) The Adjutant General, after receiving written acknowledgment from the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization of the receipt of such property, shall account the same as a transfer of equipment.SEC. 21. Section 511.5 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:511.5. Under rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General, the Adjutant General may purchase uniforms, insignia, and awards and decorations for the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps, including utility, physical training, dress, and formal uniforms.SEC. 22. Section 512 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:512. (a) Marksmanship practice may constitute a part of the instruction to be given to cadets.(b) A member of the California Cadet Corps may engage in rifle matches and competitions conducted or held in this state or at any place in the United States.(c) (1) The Adjutant General may purchase and supply a sufficient number of efficient rifles for field target work and gallery practice and the ammunition and equipment necessary for efficient rifle practice to each California Cadet Corps unit.(2) A sufficient number of rifles suitable for field target work or gallery target firing and the ammunition and equipment may be purchased by a board of school trustees, board of education, board of directors or trustees of a college or community college, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or the head of a sponsoring organization out of funds available, and the governing body or governing officials of a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization may purchase the necessary parts for and may repair any rifles acquired or furnished to the California Cadet Corps.(d) All marksmanship practice shall be under the supervision of the president, chief administrative officer, director, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization or under the supervision of an appointed officer or officers.(e) (1) A competent member of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia may be detailed by the Adjutant General, with their consent, and upon request of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization as an instructor of marksmanship practice in the California Cadet Corps.(2) An instructor from the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia on duty at a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization for marksmanship practice shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing body of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(f) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 23. Section 513 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:513. (a) The Adjutant General may detail, from the organizations of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia, competent members who shall perform duties on behalf of the California Cadet Corps and who may act as military training instructors for the California Cadet Corps.(b) The Adjutant General may provide compensation for any person detailed for duty and service with the California Cadet Corps.(c) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) The Adjutant General may conduct conferences and other events and activities for members of the California Cadet Corps and may utilize funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps for these purposes.SEC. 24. Section 514 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:514. When practical, members of the California Cadet Corps shall, under the supervision of a qualified California Cadet Corps instructor, be permitted to utilize California National Guard ranges, including marksmanship ranges, for cadet training when the ranges are not being used by the California National Guard.SEC. 25. Section 515 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:515. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit in its first year of operation shall receive an assistance visit to ensure assigned personnel receive the training and support needed to adequately prepare for their first formal, for-record inspection. The commander, deputy commanders, or regional advisors or military officers of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia detailed by the Adjutant General shall inspect units of the California Cadet Corps at least once every three years and annually for a unit that received a rating of unsatisfactory in the prior years inspection.(b) (1) An inspector shall report to the Adjutant General regarding unit community and school service activities, discipline, cadet leadership, training, military knowledge and instruction, and administrative compliance to include condition of property of the California Cadet Corps.(2) For a unit at a school, college, or community college, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded in duplicate, one copy to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and one copy to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or college, community college, or principal of the school, college, or community college, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.(3) For a unit at a sponsoring organization, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, or chief administrative officer of the sponsoring organization, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.SEC. 26. Section 516 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:516. (a) The president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of a school, college, or community college shall be responsible for all public property supplied to a California Cadet Corps unit under their control or supervision and shall ensure the property and equipment is properly secured and cared for.(b) For an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization shall be responsible for state property pursuant to the memorandum of understanding described in Section 500.2.SEC. 27. Section 516.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 28. Section 517 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 29. Section 517 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:517. (a) An encampment may be held by the California Cadet Corps for a duration, and attended by a proportion of the strength of the corps, as may be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) The expenses of encampments may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 30. Section 518 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 31. Section 518 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:518. If a California Cadet Corps unit is established through the execution of a memorandum of understanding with the respective governing board, pursuant to Section 500.2, the board of school trustees, president, director, and chief administrative officer of a college or community college, board of trustees of a college or community college, board of education, principal or director of a high school, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and, for an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of a sponsoring organization shall cooperate with the Adjutant General in the management and administration of the California Cadet Corps unit.SEC. 32. Section 519 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 33. Section 519 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:519. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all community colleges in this state, and the principals and governing boards of community colleges shall have the same authority as similar officials of schools.(b) If a community college is located in close proximity to a school that has a California Cadet Corps unit, the governing boards of the community college and school may enter into an agreement to provide for the joint organization of cadet units.SEC. 34. Section 520 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:520. (a) (1) A commander, deputy commander, regional advisor, officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer appointed or detailed pursuant to Section 502, 502.1, 512, 513, or 515 who is wounded, injured, disabled, or killed in the performance of ordered duty is entitled to receive compensation from the state in accordance with the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(2) In all such cases, the individual shall be deemed to be an employee of the state.(3) The compensation for the individual shall be ascertained, determined, and fixed upon the basis of their average income from all sources during the year immediately preceding the date of the injury or death, or the commencement of the disability, but the compensation shall not exceed the maximum prescribed in Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(b) In determining the benefits awarded to an individual under the provisions of this section, it shall be conclusively presumed that the average yearly earning of the injured or deceased individual is not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). An injury, death, or disability shall be deemed to have been suffered in line of duty unless the injury, death, or disability resulted from misconduct or disobedience of lawful orders by the injured or deceased individual.SEC. 35. Section 520.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:520.1. (a) The principal and governing board of a private educational institution, charter school, or military academy in which a J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. unit is not maintained, but which otherwise meets the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and any rules and regulations that may be adopted by the Adjutant General, may apply to the Adjutant General for permission to establish a California Cadet Corps unit, battalion, or regiment pursuant to this chapter.(b) If the Adjutant General approves the petition, the principal and governing board of the private school shall have the same authority as a similar official of a school, college, or community college to create a unit of, and to become a member of, the California Cadet Corps.(c) A California Cadet Corps unit formed under this section shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as though it were a school, college, or community college.SEC. 36. Section 522 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:522. (a) The Adjutant General may enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation if the corporations articles of incorporation and bylaws expressly support the goals of the California Cadet Corps and the net earnings or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of the California Cadet Corps.(b) A California Cadet Corps adult member may serve as a board member of a corporation described in subdivision (a) provided the corporation has an approved cooperative agreement with the department.(c) The Adjutant General may establish regulations regarding subdivisions (a) and (b).(d) A cooperative agreement described in subdivision (a) shall define the requirements, authorizations, and restrictions of the nonprofit corporation to solicit grants and other funding, including private donations, on behalf of a California Cadet Corps unit.
1+Enrolled August 16, 2024 Passed IN Senate May 20, 2024 Passed IN Assembly August 15, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1335Introduced by Senator ArchuletaFebruary 16, 2024 An act to amend Sections 501, 502, 502.1, 502.3, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 510, 511.5, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 520, and 520.1 of, to add Sections 500.2, 502.4, and 522 to, to repeal Sections 502.5 and 516.1 of, and to repeal and add Sections 500, 500.1, 502.2, 517, 518, and 519 of, the Military and Veterans Code, relating to the California Cadet Corps.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1335, Archuleta. The California Cadet Corps.Existing law establishes the California Cadet Corps and requires the Adjutant General to fulfill specified responsibilities in overseeing the corps, including inspecting each corps unit every 2 years, adopting rules and regulations to determine the grade and rank to be held by specific individuals in the corps, and prescribing uniforms for the corps. Existing law specifies who may serve in corps leadership positions. Existing law requires each college, community college, and school meeting specified criteria to establish a unit and requires or authorizes those schools to fulfill certain responsibilities with regard to the corps.Existing law authorizes the Adjutant General to appoint officers in the corps, as specified, and to order members of the corps into temporary active state duty. Existing law requires marksmanship practice as part of corps instruction and authorizes the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to each college, community college, and school for field target work and gallery practice. Existing law requires cadets, when practical, to utilize California National Guard rifle ranges, as specified. Existing law provides for the discipline of cadets for, among other things, deficiency in academic studies and misbehavior. Existing law requires the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 2 years, except as otherwise provided.This bill would revise and recast these provisions to, among other things, authorize the establishment of an independent unit outside of a school, college, or community college under the guidance and control of a sponsoring organization, as provided. The bill would authorize the Adjutant General to appoint staff officers in support of corps operations. The bill would decrease the frequency of inspections by requiring the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 3 years or as otherwise provided. The bill would also authorize the Governor to appoint officers for the corps, including 2 deputy commanders and a chief of staff. This bill would authorize the Adjutant General to adopt rules and regulations for the personnel actions of corps officers. The bill would specify the disciplinary authority for independent corps units and would authorize the Commander of the California Cadet Corps to demote or dismiss a cadet, as specified.This bill would authorize the Adjutant General to order officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to support the corps, including serving as a marksmanship or military training instructor. The bill would authorize marksmanship as part of corps instruction and would authorize the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to units established outside of a school, college, or community college. The bill would authorize the Adjutant General to enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation to, among other things, solicit grants and other funding on behalf of a corps unit.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 500 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 2. Section 500 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500. (a) The students of a school, college, or community college in this state may be organized into an appropriately sized California Cadet Corps unit under the rules and regulations prescribed by the governing body of the school, college, or community college where the unit is formed and the Adjutant General.(b) A school, college, or community college is not required to establish a California Cadet Corps unit unless the number of qualified students who voluntarily enroll in the unit is sufficient to meet the strength prescribed by the Adjutant General.SEC. 3. Section 500.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 4. Section 500.1 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500.1. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit may not be established at a school, college, or community college in this state in which there is an established J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. program unless it is approved, in writing, by the school or the governing board of the sponsoring organization.(b) J.R.O.T.C., R.O.T.C., and other federally approved military units are not subject to, or limited by, this chapter.SEC. 5. Section 500.2 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500.2. (a) An independent California Cadet Corps unit may be established outside of the authority of a school, college, or community college. These units may be established at a State Guard facility, a federal, state, or local government-owned or government-operated facility, a veteran or service organization location, or another public location approved by the Adjutant General.(b) The Adjutant General may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a sponsoring organization that describes the requirements and expectations of establishing a California Cadet Corps unit under its auspices.(c) If the Adjutant General enters into the memorandum of understanding authorized in subdivision (b), the memorandum shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding all of the following:(1) Compliance with the California Cadet Corps regulations and policies.(2) Reporting of enrollment and activities.(3) The provision of an area for California Cadet Corps instruction.(4) The provision of a secure area for property issued by the California Cadet Corps.(5) Ensuring adequate and appropriate adult supervision of cadets.(6) The facilitation of California Cadet Corps instruction.SEC. 6. Section 501 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:501. (a) While a school, college, or community college is in session, school-based California Cadet Corps units shall be under the guidance and control of the principal, president, director, or chief administrative officer of the school, college, or community college who shall be responsible for making regulations with the approval of the Adjutant General regarding the moral, educational, and physical welfare of the cadets.(b) An independent California Cadet Corps unit shall be under the guidance and control of the head of the sponsoring organization, who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with California Cadet Corps regulations, securing and maintaining California Cadet Corps-issued state property, and following the established curricula of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 7. Section 502 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502. (a) Upon recommendation of the governing board having jurisdiction over the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization, the Adjutant General may appoint officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps for duty as commandants of cadets or assistant commandants of cadets in each school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization under the jurisdiction of the governing board.(b) Except when ordered to state active duty by the Governor, the officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing board of the school, college, or community college at which they are on duty and pay, allowances, and expenses shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the maintenance and operations of the school, college, or community college where they serve.(c) Each officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall hold their appointment at the pleasure of the governing board, until a successor has been appointed and qualified, or until their affiliation with the California Cadet Corps is severed.(d) (1) The Adjutant General may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers as staff officers in support of California Cadet Corps operations.(2) A staff officer not assigned to a school, college, or community college is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.(3) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer on state active duty in support of the California Cadet Corps is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 8. Section 502.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502.1. (a) The Adjutant General shall determine by the adoption of rules and regulations the grade and rank to be held by individuals appointed in the California Cadet Corps by reason of their military experience, professional knowledge, or both. These individuals shall be appointed pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(b) (1) A person who has previously been an officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer of, and discharged under honorable conditions from, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Space Force, the United States Coast Guard, a reserve component of those federal forces, the California National Guard, the State Guard, or the active militia may be appointed in the California Cadet Corps in the same rank last held in such federal or state military forces.(2) Each officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer shall hold office pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(3) (A) Upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may commission one Commander of the California Cadet Corps as a brigadier general or colonel, up to two Deputy Commanders of the California Cadet Corps as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, one Chief of Staff as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, and the necessary number of staff and regional advisors in the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces, not to exceed lieutenant colonel, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(B) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may be appointed to a brigadier general, and the Deputy Commanders may be appointed as a colonel, once the total number of enrolled cadets exceeds 10,000 annually or there are more than 100 California Cadet Corps units.(4) Upon the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers to the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces for service in the California Cadet Corps by virtue of their professional knowledge and experience. Pay and expenses shall be taken from the funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 9. Section 502.2 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 10. Section 502.2 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:502.2. (a) All personnel appointed in the California Cadet Corps pursuant to Section 502.1 shall wear uniforms prescribed by the Adjutant General. Primary uniforms shall be consistent with uniforms of the California State Guard with distinctive California Cadet Corps markings.(b) Personnel wearing the uniforms described in subdivision (a) shall meet appearance standards consistent with the California State Guard.(c) Personnel not meeting the standards described in this section may wear an alternate uniform approved by the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 11. Section 502.3 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502.3. The Adjutant General may adopt rules and regulations providing for the personnel actions of officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 12. Section 502.4 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:502.4. (a) The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps to state active duty at encampments, exercises, or other activities conducted by the corps.(b) While on state active duty, an officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall receive the same base pay, without longevity, as a member of similar grade in the United States Army together with their expenses.(c) Pay and expenses for these purposes shall be paid from funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) When on state active duty in support of the Cadet Corps, personnel are under the direction and control of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 13. Section 502.5 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 14. Section 503 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:503. (a) California Cadet Corps units shall be organized and each shall consist of commissioned cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and noncommissioned cadet officers as shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) Cadet officers shall be commissioned in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon recommendation of the commandant and with the approval of the respective principal or brigade advisor.(c) The warrant and noncommissioned cadet officers shall be appointed by the commandant.SEC. 15. Section 504 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:504. (a) The Adjutant General shall adopt rules and regulations for the formation of cadet brigades, regiments, and battalions and shall adopt tables of organization and provide for the appointment of cadet brigade, regimental, and battalion officers and staffs.(b) All cadet battalion officers, regimental, and noncommissioned officers shall be appointed, commissioned, or warranted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.SEC. 16. Section 505 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:505. The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to perform functions in support of the California Cadet Corps. Pay for such duties shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the support and maintenance of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 17. Section 506 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:506. All cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and cadet noncommissioned officers shall be promoted according to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets and with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.SEC. 18. Section 507 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:507. (a) Upon the recommendation of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college in which the California Cadet Corps participates, the commission or warrant of a cadet commissioned officer, cadet warrant officer, or cadet noncommissioned officer may be canceled and the cadet reduced in rank or dismissed from the California Cadet Corps for any of the following reasons:(1) Deficiency in academic studies.(2) Misbehavior in the school, college, or community college the cadet is attending.(3) Misbehavior in the California Cadet Corps.(4) For any other reason deemed good cause by the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college.(b) For an independent unit, the brigade advisor and head of the sponsoring organization shall be the disciplinary authority.(c) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may independently, or in coordination with the school or sponsoring organization official, demote or dismiss a cadet from the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 19. Section 508 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:508. The California Cadet Corps shall train in accordance with the appropriate manuals prescribed by the United States Army and by the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.SEC. 20. Section 510 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:510. (a) The Adjutant General shall prescribe the uniforms that the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps shall wear.(b) (1) The Adjutant General may issue, to the California Cadet Corps cadets and adults, necessary training aids, insignia of rank and of the California Cadet Corps, awards and decorations, and military property or equipment in the control of the Adjutant General as may not be required for the California National Guard, other state military forces, or other military purposes.(2) The issues described in paragraph (1) may be made by the Adjutant General without charge to the members of the California Cadet Corps or to the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(3) The Adjutant General, after receiving written acknowledgment from the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization of the receipt of such property, shall account the same as a transfer of equipment.SEC. 21. Section 511.5 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:511.5. Under rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General, the Adjutant General may purchase uniforms, insignia, and awards and decorations for the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps, including utility, physical training, dress, and formal uniforms.SEC. 22. Section 512 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:512. (a) Marksmanship practice may constitute a part of the instruction to be given to cadets.(b) A member of the California Cadet Corps may engage in rifle matches and competitions conducted or held in this state or at any place in the United States.(c) (1) The Adjutant General may purchase and supply a sufficient number of efficient rifles for field target work and gallery practice and the ammunition and equipment necessary for efficient rifle practice to each California Cadet Corps unit.(2) A sufficient number of rifles suitable for field target work or gallery target firing and the ammunition and equipment may be purchased by a board of school trustees, board of education, board of directors or trustees of a college or community college, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or the head of a sponsoring organization out of funds available, and the governing body or governing officials of a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization may purchase the necessary parts for and may repair any rifles acquired or furnished to the California Cadet Corps.(d) All marksmanship practice shall be under the supervision of the president, chief administrative officer, director, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization or under the supervision of an appointed officer or officers.(e) (1) A competent member of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia may be detailed by the Adjutant General, with their consent, and upon request of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization as an instructor of marksmanship practice in the California Cadet Corps.(2) An instructor from the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia on duty at a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization for marksmanship practice shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing body of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(f) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 23. Section 513 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:513. (a) The Adjutant General may detail, from the organizations of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia, competent members who shall perform duties on behalf of the California Cadet Corps and who may act as military training instructors for the California Cadet Corps.(b) The Adjutant General may provide compensation for any person detailed for duty and service with the California Cadet Corps.(c) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) The Adjutant General may conduct conferences and other events and activities for members of the California Cadet Corps and may utilize funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps for these purposes.SEC. 24. Section 514 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:514. When practical, members of the California Cadet Corps shall, under the supervision of a qualified California Cadet Corps instructor, be permitted to utilize California National Guard ranges, including marksmanship ranges, for cadet training when the ranges are not being used by the California National Guard.SEC. 25. Section 515 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:515. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit in its first year of operation shall receive an assistance visit to ensure assigned personnel receive the training and support needed to adequately prepare for their first formal, for-record inspection. The commander, deputy commanders, or regional advisors or military officers of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia detailed by the Adjutant General shall inspect units of the California Cadet Corps at least once every three years and annually for a unit that received a rating of unsatisfactory in the prior years inspection.(b) (1) An inspector shall report to the Adjutant General regarding unit community and school service activities, discipline, cadet leadership, training, military knowledge and instruction, and administrative compliance to include condition of property of the California Cadet Corps.(2) For a unit at a school, college, or community college, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded in duplicate, one copy to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and one copy to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or college, community college, or principal of the school, college, or community college, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.(3) For a unit at a sponsoring organization, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, or chief administrative officer of the sponsoring organization, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.SEC. 26. Section 516 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:516. (a) The president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of a school, college, or community college shall be responsible for all public property supplied to a California Cadet Corps unit under their control or supervision and shall ensure the property and equipment is properly secured and cared for.(b) For an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization shall be responsible for state property pursuant to the memorandum of understanding described in Section 500.2.SEC. 27. Section 516.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 28. Section 517 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 29. Section 517 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:517. (a) An encampment may be held by the California Cadet Corps for a duration, and attended by a proportion of the strength of the corps, as may be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) The expenses of encampments may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 30. Section 518 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 31. Section 518 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:518. If a California Cadet Corps unit is established through the execution of a memorandum of understanding with the respective governing board, pursuant to Section 500.2, the board of school trustees, president, director, and chief administrative officer of a college or community college, board of trustees of a college or community college, board of education, principal or director of a high school, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and, for an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of a sponsoring organization shall cooperate with the Adjutant General in the management and administration of the California Cadet Corps unit.SEC. 32. Section 519 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 33. Section 519 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:519. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all community colleges in this state, and the principals and governing boards of community colleges shall have the same authority as similar officials of schools.(b) If a community college is located in close proximity to a school that has a California Cadet Corps unit, the governing boards of the community college and school may enter into an agreement to provide for the joint organization of cadet units.SEC. 34. Section 520 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:520. (a) (1) A commander, deputy commander, regional advisor, officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer appointed or detailed pursuant to Section 502, 502.1, 512, 513, or 515 who is wounded, injured, disabled, or killed in the performance of ordered duty is entitled to receive compensation from the state in accordance with the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(2) In all such cases, the individual shall be deemed to be an employee of the state.(3) The compensation for the individual shall be ascertained, determined, and fixed upon the basis of their average income from all sources during the year immediately preceding the date of the injury or death, or the commencement of the disability, but the compensation shall not exceed the maximum prescribed in Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(b) In determining the benefits awarded to an individual under the provisions of this section, it shall be conclusively presumed that the average yearly earning of the injured or deceased individual is not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). An injury, death, or disability shall be deemed to have been suffered in line of duty unless the injury, death, or disability resulted from misconduct or disobedience of lawful orders by the injured or deceased individual.SEC. 35. Section 520.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:520.1. (a) The principal and governing board of a private educational institution, charter school, or military academy in which a J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. unit is not maintained, but which otherwise meets the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and any rules and regulations that may be adopted by the Adjutant General, may apply to the Adjutant General for permission to establish a California Cadet Corps unit, battalion, or regiment pursuant to this chapter.(b) If the Adjutant General approves the petition, the principal and governing board of the private school shall have the same authority as a similar official of a school, college, or community college to create a unit of, and to become a member of, the California Cadet Corps.(c) A California Cadet Corps unit formed under this section shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as though it were a school, college, or community college.SEC. 36. Section 522 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:522. (a) The Adjutant General may enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation if the corporations articles of incorporation and bylaws expressly support the goals of the California Cadet Corps and the net earnings or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of the California Cadet Corps.(b) A California Cadet Corps adult member may serve as a board member of a corporation described in subdivision (a) provided the corporation has an approved cooperative agreement with the department.(c) The Adjutant General may establish regulations regarding subdivisions (a) and (b).(d) A cooperative agreement described in subdivision (a) shall define the requirements, authorizations, and restrictions of the nonprofit corporation to solicit grants and other funding, including private donations, on behalf of a California Cadet Corps unit.
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3- Senate Bill No. 1335 CHAPTER 207 An act to amend Sections 501, 502, 502.1, 502.3, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 510, 511.5, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 520, and 520.1 of, to add Sections 500.2, 502.4, and 522 to, to repeal Sections 502.5 and 516.1 of, and to repeal and add Sections 500, 500.1, 502.2, 517, 518, and 519 of, the Military and Veterans Code, relating to the California Cadet Corps. [ Approved by Governor August 26, 2024. Filed with Secretary of State August 26, 2024. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1335, Archuleta. The California Cadet Corps.Existing law establishes the California Cadet Corps and requires the Adjutant General to fulfill specified responsibilities in overseeing the corps, including inspecting each corps unit every 2 years, adopting rules and regulations to determine the grade and rank to be held by specific individuals in the corps, and prescribing uniforms for the corps. Existing law specifies who may serve in corps leadership positions. Existing law requires each college, community college, and school meeting specified criteria to establish a unit and requires or authorizes those schools to fulfill certain responsibilities with regard to the corps.Existing law authorizes the Adjutant General to appoint officers in the corps, as specified, and to order members of the corps into temporary active state duty. Existing law requires marksmanship practice as part of corps instruction and authorizes the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to each college, community college, and school for field target work and gallery practice. Existing law requires cadets, when practical, to utilize California National Guard rifle ranges, as specified. Existing law provides for the discipline of cadets for, among other things, deficiency in academic studies and misbehavior. Existing law requires the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 2 years, except as otherwise provided.This bill would revise and recast these provisions to, among other things, authorize the establishment of an independent unit outside of a school, college, or community college under the guidance and control of a sponsoring organization, as provided. The bill would authorize the Adjutant General to appoint staff officers in support of corps operations. The bill would decrease the frequency of inspections by requiring the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 3 years or as otherwise provided. The bill would also authorize the Governor to appoint officers for the corps, including 2 deputy commanders and a chief of staff. This bill would authorize the Adjutant General to adopt rules and regulations for the personnel actions of corps officers. The bill would specify the disciplinary authority for independent corps units and would authorize the Commander of the California Cadet Corps to demote or dismiss a cadet, as specified.This bill would authorize the Adjutant General to order officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to support the corps, including serving as a marksmanship or military training instructor. The bill would authorize marksmanship as part of corps instruction and would authorize the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to units established outside of a school, college, or community college. The bill would authorize the Adjutant General to enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation to, among other things, solicit grants and other funding on behalf of a corps unit.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
3+ Enrolled August 16, 2024 Passed IN Senate May 20, 2024 Passed IN Assembly August 15, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1335Introduced by Senator ArchuletaFebruary 16, 2024 An act to amend Sections 501, 502, 502.1, 502.3, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 510, 511.5, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 520, and 520.1 of, to add Sections 500.2, 502.4, and 522 to, to repeal Sections 502.5 and 516.1 of, and to repeal and add Sections 500, 500.1, 502.2, 517, 518, and 519 of, the Military and Veterans Code, relating to the California Cadet Corps.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1335, Archuleta. The California Cadet Corps.Existing law establishes the California Cadet Corps and requires the Adjutant General to fulfill specified responsibilities in overseeing the corps, including inspecting each corps unit every 2 years, adopting rules and regulations to determine the grade and rank to be held by specific individuals in the corps, and prescribing uniforms for the corps. Existing law specifies who may serve in corps leadership positions. Existing law requires each college, community college, and school meeting specified criteria to establish a unit and requires or authorizes those schools to fulfill certain responsibilities with regard to the corps.Existing law authorizes the Adjutant General to appoint officers in the corps, as specified, and to order members of the corps into temporary active state duty. Existing law requires marksmanship practice as part of corps instruction and authorizes the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to each college, community college, and school for field target work and gallery practice. Existing law requires cadets, when practical, to utilize California National Guard rifle ranges, as specified. Existing law provides for the discipline of cadets for, among other things, deficiency in academic studies and misbehavior. Existing law requires the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 2 years, except as otherwise provided.This bill would revise and recast these provisions to, among other things, authorize the establishment of an independent unit outside of a school, college, or community college under the guidance and control of a sponsoring organization, as provided. The bill would authorize the Adjutant General to appoint staff officers in support of corps operations. The bill would decrease the frequency of inspections by requiring the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 3 years or as otherwise provided. The bill would also authorize the Governor to appoint officers for the corps, including 2 deputy commanders and a chief of staff. This bill would authorize the Adjutant General to adopt rules and regulations for the personnel actions of corps officers. The bill would specify the disciplinary authority for independent corps units and would authorize the Commander of the California Cadet Corps to demote or dismiss a cadet, as specified.This bill would authorize the Adjutant General to order officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to support the corps, including serving as a marksmanship or military training instructor. The bill would authorize marksmanship as part of corps instruction and would authorize the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to units established outside of a school, college, or community college. The bill would authorize the Adjutant General to enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation to, among other things, solicit grants and other funding on behalf of a corps unit.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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1122 An act to amend Sections 501, 502, 502.1, 502.3, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 510, 511.5, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 520, and 520.1 of, to add Sections 500.2, 502.4, and 522 to, to repeal Sections 502.5 and 516.1 of, and to repeal and add Sections 500, 500.1, 502.2, 517, 518, and 519 of, the Military and Veterans Code, relating to the California Cadet Corps.
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2130 Existing law establishes the California Cadet Corps and requires the Adjutant General to fulfill specified responsibilities in overseeing the corps, including inspecting each corps unit every 2 years, adopting rules and regulations to determine the grade and rank to be held by specific individuals in the corps, and prescribing uniforms for the corps. Existing law specifies who may serve in corps leadership positions. Existing law requires each college, community college, and school meeting specified criteria to establish a unit and requires or authorizes those schools to fulfill certain responsibilities with regard to the corps.Existing law authorizes the Adjutant General to appoint officers in the corps, as specified, and to order members of the corps into temporary active state duty. Existing law requires marksmanship practice as part of corps instruction and authorizes the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to each college, community college, and school for field target work and gallery practice. Existing law requires cadets, when practical, to utilize California National Guard rifle ranges, as specified. Existing law provides for the discipline of cadets for, among other things, deficiency in academic studies and misbehavior. Existing law requires the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 2 years, except as otherwise provided.This bill would revise and recast these provisions to, among other things, authorize the establishment of an independent unit outside of a school, college, or community college under the guidance and control of a sponsoring organization, as provided. The bill would authorize the Adjutant General to appoint staff officers in support of corps operations. The bill would decrease the frequency of inspections by requiring the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 3 years or as otherwise provided. The bill would also authorize the Governor to appoint officers for the corps, including 2 deputy commanders and a chief of staff. This bill would authorize the Adjutant General to adopt rules and regulations for the personnel actions of corps officers. The bill would specify the disciplinary authority for independent corps units and would authorize the Commander of the California Cadet Corps to demote or dismiss a cadet, as specified.This bill would authorize the Adjutant General to order officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to support the corps, including serving as a marksmanship or military training instructor. The bill would authorize marksmanship as part of corps instruction and would authorize the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to units established outside of a school, college, or community college. The bill would authorize the Adjutant General to enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation to, among other things, solicit grants and other funding on behalf of a corps unit.
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2534 Existing law authorizes the Adjutant General to appoint officers in the corps, as specified, and to order members of the corps into temporary active state duty. Existing law requires marksmanship practice as part of corps instruction and authorizes the Adjutant General to purchase and supply rifles to each college, community college, and school for field target work and gallery practice. Existing law requires cadets, when practical, to utilize California National Guard rifle ranges, as specified. Existing law provides for the discipline of cadets for, among other things, deficiency in academic studies and misbehavior. Existing law requires the Adjutant General to inspect corps units once every 2 years, except as otherwise provided.
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3544 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 500 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 2. Section 500 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500. (a) The students of a school, college, or community college in this state may be organized into an appropriately sized California Cadet Corps unit under the rules and regulations prescribed by the governing body of the school, college, or community college where the unit is formed and the Adjutant General.(b) A school, college, or community college is not required to establish a California Cadet Corps unit unless the number of qualified students who voluntarily enroll in the unit is sufficient to meet the strength prescribed by the Adjutant General.SEC. 3. Section 500.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 4. Section 500.1 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500.1. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit may not be established at a school, college, or community college in this state in which there is an established J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. program unless it is approved, in writing, by the school or the governing board of the sponsoring organization.(b) J.R.O.T.C., R.O.T.C., and other federally approved military units are not subject to, or limited by, this chapter.SEC. 5. Section 500.2 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500.2. (a) An independent California Cadet Corps unit may be established outside of the authority of a school, college, or community college. These units may be established at a State Guard facility, a federal, state, or local government-owned or government-operated facility, a veteran or service organization location, or another public location approved by the Adjutant General.(b) The Adjutant General may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a sponsoring organization that describes the requirements and expectations of establishing a California Cadet Corps unit under its auspices.(c) If the Adjutant General enters into the memorandum of understanding authorized in subdivision (b), the memorandum shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding all of the following:(1) Compliance with the California Cadet Corps regulations and policies.(2) Reporting of enrollment and activities.(3) The provision of an area for California Cadet Corps instruction.(4) The provision of a secure area for property issued by the California Cadet Corps.(5) Ensuring adequate and appropriate adult supervision of cadets.(6) The facilitation of California Cadet Corps instruction.SEC. 6. Section 501 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:501. (a) While a school, college, or community college is in session, school-based California Cadet Corps units shall be under the guidance and control of the principal, president, director, or chief administrative officer of the school, college, or community college who shall be responsible for making regulations with the approval of the Adjutant General regarding the moral, educational, and physical welfare of the cadets.(b) An independent California Cadet Corps unit shall be under the guidance and control of the head of the sponsoring organization, who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with California Cadet Corps regulations, securing and maintaining California Cadet Corps-issued state property, and following the established curricula of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 7. Section 502 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502. (a) Upon recommendation of the governing board having jurisdiction over the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization, the Adjutant General may appoint officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps for duty as commandants of cadets or assistant commandants of cadets in each school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization under the jurisdiction of the governing board.(b) Except when ordered to state active duty by the Governor, the officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing board of the school, college, or community college at which they are on duty and pay, allowances, and expenses shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the maintenance and operations of the school, college, or community college where they serve.(c) Each officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall hold their appointment at the pleasure of the governing board, until a successor has been appointed and qualified, or until their affiliation with the California Cadet Corps is severed.(d) (1) The Adjutant General may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers as staff officers in support of California Cadet Corps operations.(2) A staff officer not assigned to a school, college, or community college is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.(3) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer on state active duty in support of the California Cadet Corps is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 8. Section 502.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502.1. (a) The Adjutant General shall determine by the adoption of rules and regulations the grade and rank to be held by individuals appointed in the California Cadet Corps by reason of their military experience, professional knowledge, or both. These individuals shall be appointed pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(b) (1) A person who has previously been an officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer of, and discharged under honorable conditions from, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Space Force, the United States Coast Guard, a reserve component of those federal forces, the California National Guard, the State Guard, or the active militia may be appointed in the California Cadet Corps in the same rank last held in such federal or state military forces.(2) Each officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer shall hold office pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(3) (A) Upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may commission one Commander of the California Cadet Corps as a brigadier general or colonel, up to two Deputy Commanders of the California Cadet Corps as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, one Chief of Staff as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, and the necessary number of staff and regional advisors in the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces, not to exceed lieutenant colonel, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(B) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may be appointed to a brigadier general, and the Deputy Commanders may be appointed as a colonel, once the total number of enrolled cadets exceeds 10,000 annually or there are more than 100 California Cadet Corps units.(4) Upon the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers to the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces for service in the California Cadet Corps by virtue of their professional knowledge and experience. Pay and expenses shall be taken from the funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 9. Section 502.2 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 10. Section 502.2 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:502.2. (a) All personnel appointed in the California Cadet Corps pursuant to Section 502.1 shall wear uniforms prescribed by the Adjutant General. Primary uniforms shall be consistent with uniforms of the California State Guard with distinctive California Cadet Corps markings.(b) Personnel wearing the uniforms described in subdivision (a) shall meet appearance standards consistent with the California State Guard.(c) Personnel not meeting the standards described in this section may wear an alternate uniform approved by the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 11. Section 502.3 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502.3. The Adjutant General may adopt rules and regulations providing for the personnel actions of officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 12. Section 502.4 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:502.4. (a) The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps to state active duty at encampments, exercises, or other activities conducted by the corps.(b) While on state active duty, an officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall receive the same base pay, without longevity, as a member of similar grade in the United States Army together with their expenses.(c) Pay and expenses for these purposes shall be paid from funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) When on state active duty in support of the Cadet Corps, personnel are under the direction and control of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 13. Section 502.5 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 14. Section 503 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:503. (a) California Cadet Corps units shall be organized and each shall consist of commissioned cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and noncommissioned cadet officers as shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) Cadet officers shall be commissioned in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon recommendation of the commandant and with the approval of the respective principal or brigade advisor.(c) The warrant and noncommissioned cadet officers shall be appointed by the commandant.SEC. 15. Section 504 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:504. (a) The Adjutant General shall adopt rules and regulations for the formation of cadet brigades, regiments, and battalions and shall adopt tables of organization and provide for the appointment of cadet brigade, regimental, and battalion officers and staffs.(b) All cadet battalion officers, regimental, and noncommissioned officers shall be appointed, commissioned, or warranted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.SEC. 16. Section 505 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:505. The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to perform functions in support of the California Cadet Corps. Pay for such duties shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the support and maintenance of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 17. Section 506 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:506. All cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and cadet noncommissioned officers shall be promoted according to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets and with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.SEC. 18. Section 507 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:507. (a) Upon the recommendation of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college in which the California Cadet Corps participates, the commission or warrant of a cadet commissioned officer, cadet warrant officer, or cadet noncommissioned officer may be canceled and the cadet reduced in rank or dismissed from the California Cadet Corps for any of the following reasons:(1) Deficiency in academic studies.(2) Misbehavior in the school, college, or community college the cadet is attending.(3) Misbehavior in the California Cadet Corps.(4) For any other reason deemed good cause by the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college.(b) For an independent unit, the brigade advisor and head of the sponsoring organization shall be the disciplinary authority.(c) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may independently, or in coordination with the school or sponsoring organization official, demote or dismiss a cadet from the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 19. Section 508 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:508. The California Cadet Corps shall train in accordance with the appropriate manuals prescribed by the United States Army and by the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.SEC. 20. Section 510 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:510. (a) The Adjutant General shall prescribe the uniforms that the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps shall wear.(b) (1) The Adjutant General may issue, to the California Cadet Corps cadets and adults, necessary training aids, insignia of rank and of the California Cadet Corps, awards and decorations, and military property or equipment in the control of the Adjutant General as may not be required for the California National Guard, other state military forces, or other military purposes.(2) The issues described in paragraph (1) may be made by the Adjutant General without charge to the members of the California Cadet Corps or to the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(3) The Adjutant General, after receiving written acknowledgment from the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization of the receipt of such property, shall account the same as a transfer of equipment.SEC. 21. Section 511.5 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:511.5. Under rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General, the Adjutant General may purchase uniforms, insignia, and awards and decorations for the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps, including utility, physical training, dress, and formal uniforms.SEC. 22. Section 512 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:512. (a) Marksmanship practice may constitute a part of the instruction to be given to cadets.(b) A member of the California Cadet Corps may engage in rifle matches and competitions conducted or held in this state or at any place in the United States.(c) (1) The Adjutant General may purchase and supply a sufficient number of efficient rifles for field target work and gallery practice and the ammunition and equipment necessary for efficient rifle practice to each California Cadet Corps unit.(2) A sufficient number of rifles suitable for field target work or gallery target firing and the ammunition and equipment may be purchased by a board of school trustees, board of education, board of directors or trustees of a college or community college, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or the head of a sponsoring organization out of funds available, and the governing body or governing officials of a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization may purchase the necessary parts for and may repair any rifles acquired or furnished to the California Cadet Corps.(d) All marksmanship practice shall be under the supervision of the president, chief administrative officer, director, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization or under the supervision of an appointed officer or officers.(e) (1) A competent member of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia may be detailed by the Adjutant General, with their consent, and upon request of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization as an instructor of marksmanship practice in the California Cadet Corps.(2) An instructor from the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia on duty at a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization for marksmanship practice shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing body of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(f) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 23. Section 513 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:513. (a) The Adjutant General may detail, from the organizations of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia, competent members who shall perform duties on behalf of the California Cadet Corps and who may act as military training instructors for the California Cadet Corps.(b) The Adjutant General may provide compensation for any person detailed for duty and service with the California Cadet Corps.(c) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) The Adjutant General may conduct conferences and other events and activities for members of the California Cadet Corps and may utilize funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps for these purposes.SEC. 24. Section 514 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:514. When practical, members of the California Cadet Corps shall, under the supervision of a qualified California Cadet Corps instructor, be permitted to utilize California National Guard ranges, including marksmanship ranges, for cadet training when the ranges are not being used by the California National Guard.SEC. 25. Section 515 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:515. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit in its first year of operation shall receive an assistance visit to ensure assigned personnel receive the training and support needed to adequately prepare for their first formal, for-record inspection. The commander, deputy commanders, or regional advisors or military officers of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia detailed by the Adjutant General shall inspect units of the California Cadet Corps at least once every three years and annually for a unit that received a rating of unsatisfactory in the prior years inspection.(b) (1) An inspector shall report to the Adjutant General regarding unit community and school service activities, discipline, cadet leadership, training, military knowledge and instruction, and administrative compliance to include condition of property of the California Cadet Corps.(2) For a unit at a school, college, or community college, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded in duplicate, one copy to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and one copy to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or college, community college, or principal of the school, college, or community college, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.(3) For a unit at a sponsoring organization, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, or chief administrative officer of the sponsoring organization, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.SEC. 26. Section 516 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:516. (a) The president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of a school, college, or community college shall be responsible for all public property supplied to a California Cadet Corps unit under their control or supervision and shall ensure the property and equipment is properly secured and cared for.(b) For an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization shall be responsible for state property pursuant to the memorandum of understanding described in Section 500.2.SEC. 27. Section 516.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 28. Section 517 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 29. Section 517 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:517. (a) An encampment may be held by the California Cadet Corps for a duration, and attended by a proportion of the strength of the corps, as may be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) The expenses of encampments may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.SEC. 30. Section 518 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 31. Section 518 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:518. If a California Cadet Corps unit is established through the execution of a memorandum of understanding with the respective governing board, pursuant to Section 500.2, the board of school trustees, president, director, and chief administrative officer of a college or community college, board of trustees of a college or community college, board of education, principal or director of a high school, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and, for an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of a sponsoring organization shall cooperate with the Adjutant General in the management and administration of the California Cadet Corps unit.SEC. 32. Section 519 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.SEC. 33. Section 519 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:519. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all community colleges in this state, and the principals and governing boards of community colleges shall have the same authority as similar officials of schools.(b) If a community college is located in close proximity to a school that has a California Cadet Corps unit, the governing boards of the community college and school may enter into an agreement to provide for the joint organization of cadet units.SEC. 34. Section 520 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:520. (a) (1) A commander, deputy commander, regional advisor, officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer appointed or detailed pursuant to Section 502, 502.1, 512, 513, or 515 who is wounded, injured, disabled, or killed in the performance of ordered duty is entitled to receive compensation from the state in accordance with the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(2) In all such cases, the individual shall be deemed to be an employee of the state.(3) The compensation for the individual shall be ascertained, determined, and fixed upon the basis of their average income from all sources during the year immediately preceding the date of the injury or death, or the commencement of the disability, but the compensation shall not exceed the maximum prescribed in Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(b) In determining the benefits awarded to an individual under the provisions of this section, it shall be conclusively presumed that the average yearly earning of the injured or deceased individual is not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). An injury, death, or disability shall be deemed to have been suffered in line of duty unless the injury, death, or disability resulted from misconduct or disobedience of lawful orders by the injured or deceased individual.SEC. 35. Section 520.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:520.1. (a) The principal and governing board of a private educational institution, charter school, or military academy in which a J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. unit is not maintained, but which otherwise meets the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and any rules and regulations that may be adopted by the Adjutant General, may apply to the Adjutant General for permission to establish a California Cadet Corps unit, battalion, or regiment pursuant to this chapter.(b) If the Adjutant General approves the petition, the principal and governing board of the private school shall have the same authority as a similar official of a school, college, or community college to create a unit of, and to become a member of, the California Cadet Corps.(c) A California Cadet Corps unit formed under this section shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as though it were a school, college, or community college.SEC. 36. Section 522 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:522. (a) The Adjutant General may enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation if the corporations articles of incorporation and bylaws expressly support the goals of the California Cadet Corps and the net earnings or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of the California Cadet Corps.(b) A California Cadet Corps adult member may serve as a board member of a corporation described in subdivision (a) provided the corporation has an approved cooperative agreement with the department.(c) The Adjutant General may establish regulations regarding subdivisions (a) and (b).(d) A cooperative agreement described in subdivision (a) shall define the requirements, authorizations, and restrictions of the nonprofit corporation to solicit grants and other funding, including private donations, on behalf of a California Cadet Corps unit.
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3746 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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4150 SECTION 1. Section 500 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
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4352 SECTION 1. Section 500 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
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4958 SEC. 2. Section 500 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500. (a) The students of a school, college, or community college in this state may be organized into an appropriately sized California Cadet Corps unit under the rules and regulations prescribed by the governing body of the school, college, or community college where the unit is formed and the Adjutant General.(b) A school, college, or community college is not required to establish a California Cadet Corps unit unless the number of qualified students who voluntarily enroll in the unit is sufficient to meet the strength prescribed by the Adjutant General.
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5160 SEC. 2. Section 500 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:
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5564 500. (a) The students of a school, college, or community college in this state may be organized into an appropriately sized California Cadet Corps unit under the rules and regulations prescribed by the governing body of the school, college, or community college where the unit is formed and the Adjutant General.(b) A school, college, or community college is not required to establish a California Cadet Corps unit unless the number of qualified students who voluntarily enroll in the unit is sufficient to meet the strength prescribed by the Adjutant General.
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5766 500. (a) The students of a school, college, or community college in this state may be organized into an appropriately sized California Cadet Corps unit under the rules and regulations prescribed by the governing body of the school, college, or community college where the unit is formed and the Adjutant General.(b) A school, college, or community college is not required to establish a California Cadet Corps unit unless the number of qualified students who voluntarily enroll in the unit is sufficient to meet the strength prescribed by the Adjutant General.
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5968 500. (a) The students of a school, college, or community college in this state may be organized into an appropriately sized California Cadet Corps unit under the rules and regulations prescribed by the governing body of the school, college, or community college where the unit is formed and the Adjutant General.(b) A school, college, or community college is not required to establish a California Cadet Corps unit unless the number of qualified students who voluntarily enroll in the unit is sufficient to meet the strength prescribed by the Adjutant General.
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6372 500. (a) The students of a school, college, or community college in this state may be organized into an appropriately sized California Cadet Corps unit under the rules and regulations prescribed by the governing body of the school, college, or community college where the unit is formed and the Adjutant General.
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6574 (b) A school, college, or community college is not required to establish a California Cadet Corps unit unless the number of qualified students who voluntarily enroll in the unit is sufficient to meet the strength prescribed by the Adjutant General.
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6776 SEC. 3. Section 500.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
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7584 SEC. 4. Section 500.1 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500.1. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit may not be established at a school, college, or community college in this state in which there is an established J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. program unless it is approved, in writing, by the school or the governing board of the sponsoring organization.(b) J.R.O.T.C., R.O.T.C., and other federally approved military units are not subject to, or limited by, this chapter.
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7786 SEC. 4. Section 500.1 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:
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8190 500.1. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit may not be established at a school, college, or community college in this state in which there is an established J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. program unless it is approved, in writing, by the school or the governing board of the sponsoring organization.(b) J.R.O.T.C., R.O.T.C., and other federally approved military units are not subject to, or limited by, this chapter.
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8392 500.1. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit may not be established at a school, college, or community college in this state in which there is an established J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. program unless it is approved, in writing, by the school or the governing board of the sponsoring organization.(b) J.R.O.T.C., R.O.T.C., and other federally approved military units are not subject to, or limited by, this chapter.
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8594 500.1. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit may not be established at a school, college, or community college in this state in which there is an established J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. program unless it is approved, in writing, by the school or the governing board of the sponsoring organization.(b) J.R.O.T.C., R.O.T.C., and other federally approved military units are not subject to, or limited by, this chapter.
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8998 500.1. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit may not be established at a school, college, or community college in this state in which there is an established J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. program unless it is approved, in writing, by the school or the governing board of the sponsoring organization.
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91100 (b) J.R.O.T.C., R.O.T.C., and other federally approved military units are not subject to, or limited by, this chapter.
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93102 SEC. 5. Section 500.2 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:500.2. (a) An independent California Cadet Corps unit may be established outside of the authority of a school, college, or community college. These units may be established at a State Guard facility, a federal, state, or local government-owned or government-operated facility, a veteran or service organization location, or another public location approved by the Adjutant General.(b) The Adjutant General may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a sponsoring organization that describes the requirements and expectations of establishing a California Cadet Corps unit under its auspices.(c) If the Adjutant General enters into the memorandum of understanding authorized in subdivision (b), the memorandum shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding all of the following:(1) Compliance with the California Cadet Corps regulations and policies.(2) Reporting of enrollment and activities.(3) The provision of an area for California Cadet Corps instruction.(4) The provision of a secure area for property issued by the California Cadet Corps.(5) Ensuring adequate and appropriate adult supervision of cadets.(6) The facilitation of California Cadet Corps instruction.
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95104 SEC. 5. Section 500.2 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:
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99108 500.2. (a) An independent California Cadet Corps unit may be established outside of the authority of a school, college, or community college. These units may be established at a State Guard facility, a federal, state, or local government-owned or government-operated facility, a veteran or service organization location, or another public location approved by the Adjutant General.(b) The Adjutant General may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a sponsoring organization that describes the requirements and expectations of establishing a California Cadet Corps unit under its auspices.(c) If the Adjutant General enters into the memorandum of understanding authorized in subdivision (b), the memorandum shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding all of the following:(1) Compliance with the California Cadet Corps regulations and policies.(2) Reporting of enrollment and activities.(3) The provision of an area for California Cadet Corps instruction.(4) The provision of a secure area for property issued by the California Cadet Corps.(5) Ensuring adequate and appropriate adult supervision of cadets.(6) The facilitation of California Cadet Corps instruction.
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101110 500.2. (a) An independent California Cadet Corps unit may be established outside of the authority of a school, college, or community college. These units may be established at a State Guard facility, a federal, state, or local government-owned or government-operated facility, a veteran or service organization location, or another public location approved by the Adjutant General.(b) The Adjutant General may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a sponsoring organization that describes the requirements and expectations of establishing a California Cadet Corps unit under its auspices.(c) If the Adjutant General enters into the memorandum of understanding authorized in subdivision (b), the memorandum shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding all of the following:(1) Compliance with the California Cadet Corps regulations and policies.(2) Reporting of enrollment and activities.(3) The provision of an area for California Cadet Corps instruction.(4) The provision of a secure area for property issued by the California Cadet Corps.(5) Ensuring adequate and appropriate adult supervision of cadets.(6) The facilitation of California Cadet Corps instruction.
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103112 500.2. (a) An independent California Cadet Corps unit may be established outside of the authority of a school, college, or community college. These units may be established at a State Guard facility, a federal, state, or local government-owned or government-operated facility, a veteran or service organization location, or another public location approved by the Adjutant General.(b) The Adjutant General may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a sponsoring organization that describes the requirements and expectations of establishing a California Cadet Corps unit under its auspices.(c) If the Adjutant General enters into the memorandum of understanding authorized in subdivision (b), the memorandum shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding all of the following:(1) Compliance with the California Cadet Corps regulations and policies.(2) Reporting of enrollment and activities.(3) The provision of an area for California Cadet Corps instruction.(4) The provision of a secure area for property issued by the California Cadet Corps.(5) Ensuring adequate and appropriate adult supervision of cadets.(6) The facilitation of California Cadet Corps instruction.
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107116 500.2. (a) An independent California Cadet Corps unit may be established outside of the authority of a school, college, or community college. These units may be established at a State Guard facility, a federal, state, or local government-owned or government-operated facility, a veteran or service organization location, or another public location approved by the Adjutant General.
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109118 (b) The Adjutant General may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a sponsoring organization that describes the requirements and expectations of establishing a California Cadet Corps unit under its auspices.
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111120 (c) If the Adjutant General enters into the memorandum of understanding authorized in subdivision (b), the memorandum shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding all of the following:
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113122 (1) Compliance with the California Cadet Corps regulations and policies.
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115124 (2) Reporting of enrollment and activities.
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117126 (3) The provision of an area for California Cadet Corps instruction.
118127
119128 (4) The provision of a secure area for property issued by the California Cadet Corps.
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121130 (5) Ensuring adequate and appropriate adult supervision of cadets.
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123132 (6) The facilitation of California Cadet Corps instruction.
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125134 SEC. 6. Section 501 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:501. (a) While a school, college, or community college is in session, school-based California Cadet Corps units shall be under the guidance and control of the principal, president, director, or chief administrative officer of the school, college, or community college who shall be responsible for making regulations with the approval of the Adjutant General regarding the moral, educational, and physical welfare of the cadets.(b) An independent California Cadet Corps unit shall be under the guidance and control of the head of the sponsoring organization, who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with California Cadet Corps regulations, securing and maintaining California Cadet Corps-issued state property, and following the established curricula of the California Cadet Corps.
126135
127136 SEC. 6. Section 501 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
128137
129138 ### SEC. 6.
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131140 501. (a) While a school, college, or community college is in session, school-based California Cadet Corps units shall be under the guidance and control of the principal, president, director, or chief administrative officer of the school, college, or community college who shall be responsible for making regulations with the approval of the Adjutant General regarding the moral, educational, and physical welfare of the cadets.(b) An independent California Cadet Corps unit shall be under the guidance and control of the head of the sponsoring organization, who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with California Cadet Corps regulations, securing and maintaining California Cadet Corps-issued state property, and following the established curricula of the California Cadet Corps.
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133142 501. (a) While a school, college, or community college is in session, school-based California Cadet Corps units shall be under the guidance and control of the principal, president, director, or chief administrative officer of the school, college, or community college who shall be responsible for making regulations with the approval of the Adjutant General regarding the moral, educational, and physical welfare of the cadets.(b) An independent California Cadet Corps unit shall be under the guidance and control of the head of the sponsoring organization, who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with California Cadet Corps regulations, securing and maintaining California Cadet Corps-issued state property, and following the established curricula of the California Cadet Corps.
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135144 501. (a) While a school, college, or community college is in session, school-based California Cadet Corps units shall be under the guidance and control of the principal, president, director, or chief administrative officer of the school, college, or community college who shall be responsible for making regulations with the approval of the Adjutant General regarding the moral, educational, and physical welfare of the cadets.(b) An independent California Cadet Corps unit shall be under the guidance and control of the head of the sponsoring organization, who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with California Cadet Corps regulations, securing and maintaining California Cadet Corps-issued state property, and following the established curricula of the California Cadet Corps.
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139148 501. (a) While a school, college, or community college is in session, school-based California Cadet Corps units shall be under the guidance and control of the principal, president, director, or chief administrative officer of the school, college, or community college who shall be responsible for making regulations with the approval of the Adjutant General regarding the moral, educational, and physical welfare of the cadets.
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141150 (b) An independent California Cadet Corps unit shall be under the guidance and control of the head of the sponsoring organization, who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with California Cadet Corps regulations, securing and maintaining California Cadet Corps-issued state property, and following the established curricula of the California Cadet Corps.
142151
143152 SEC. 7. Section 502 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502. (a) Upon recommendation of the governing board having jurisdiction over the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization, the Adjutant General may appoint officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps for duty as commandants of cadets or assistant commandants of cadets in each school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization under the jurisdiction of the governing board.(b) Except when ordered to state active duty by the Governor, the officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing board of the school, college, or community college at which they are on duty and pay, allowances, and expenses shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the maintenance and operations of the school, college, or community college where they serve.(c) Each officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall hold their appointment at the pleasure of the governing board, until a successor has been appointed and qualified, or until their affiliation with the California Cadet Corps is severed.(d) (1) The Adjutant General may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers as staff officers in support of California Cadet Corps operations.(2) A staff officer not assigned to a school, college, or community college is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.(3) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer on state active duty in support of the California Cadet Corps is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
144153
145154 SEC. 7. Section 502 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
146155
147156 ### SEC. 7.
148157
149158 502. (a) Upon recommendation of the governing board having jurisdiction over the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization, the Adjutant General may appoint officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps for duty as commandants of cadets or assistant commandants of cadets in each school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization under the jurisdiction of the governing board.(b) Except when ordered to state active duty by the Governor, the officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing board of the school, college, or community college at which they are on duty and pay, allowances, and expenses shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the maintenance and operations of the school, college, or community college where they serve.(c) Each officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall hold their appointment at the pleasure of the governing board, until a successor has been appointed and qualified, or until their affiliation with the California Cadet Corps is severed.(d) (1) The Adjutant General may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers as staff officers in support of California Cadet Corps operations.(2) A staff officer not assigned to a school, college, or community college is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.(3) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer on state active duty in support of the California Cadet Corps is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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151160 502. (a) Upon recommendation of the governing board having jurisdiction over the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization, the Adjutant General may appoint officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps for duty as commandants of cadets or assistant commandants of cadets in each school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization under the jurisdiction of the governing board.(b) Except when ordered to state active duty by the Governor, the officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing board of the school, college, or community college at which they are on duty and pay, allowances, and expenses shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the maintenance and operations of the school, college, or community college where they serve.(c) Each officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall hold their appointment at the pleasure of the governing board, until a successor has been appointed and qualified, or until their affiliation with the California Cadet Corps is severed.(d) (1) The Adjutant General may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers as staff officers in support of California Cadet Corps operations.(2) A staff officer not assigned to a school, college, or community college is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.(3) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer on state active duty in support of the California Cadet Corps is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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153162 502. (a) Upon recommendation of the governing board having jurisdiction over the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization, the Adjutant General may appoint officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps for duty as commandants of cadets or assistant commandants of cadets in each school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization under the jurisdiction of the governing board.(b) Except when ordered to state active duty by the Governor, the officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing board of the school, college, or community college at which they are on duty and pay, allowances, and expenses shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the maintenance and operations of the school, college, or community college where they serve.(c) Each officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall hold their appointment at the pleasure of the governing board, until a successor has been appointed and qualified, or until their affiliation with the California Cadet Corps is severed.(d) (1) The Adjutant General may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers as staff officers in support of California Cadet Corps operations.(2) A staff officer not assigned to a school, college, or community college is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.(3) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer on state active duty in support of the California Cadet Corps is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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155164
156165
157166 502. (a) Upon recommendation of the governing board having jurisdiction over the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization, the Adjutant General may appoint officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps for duty as commandants of cadets or assistant commandants of cadets in each school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization under the jurisdiction of the governing board.
158167
159168 (b) Except when ordered to state active duty by the Governor, the officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing board of the school, college, or community college at which they are on duty and pay, allowances, and expenses shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the maintenance and operations of the school, college, or community college where they serve.
160169
161170 (c) Each officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall hold their appointment at the pleasure of the governing board, until a successor has been appointed and qualified, or until their affiliation with the California Cadet Corps is severed.
162171
163172 (d) (1) The Adjutant General may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers as staff officers in support of California Cadet Corps operations.
164173
165174 (2) A staff officer not assigned to a school, college, or community college is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
166175
167176 (3) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer on state active duty in support of the California Cadet Corps is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
168177
169178 SEC. 8. Section 502.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502.1. (a) The Adjutant General shall determine by the adoption of rules and regulations the grade and rank to be held by individuals appointed in the California Cadet Corps by reason of their military experience, professional knowledge, or both. These individuals shall be appointed pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(b) (1) A person who has previously been an officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer of, and discharged under honorable conditions from, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Space Force, the United States Coast Guard, a reserve component of those federal forces, the California National Guard, the State Guard, or the active militia may be appointed in the California Cadet Corps in the same rank last held in such federal or state military forces.(2) Each officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer shall hold office pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(3) (A) Upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may commission one Commander of the California Cadet Corps as a brigadier general or colonel, up to two Deputy Commanders of the California Cadet Corps as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, one Chief of Staff as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, and the necessary number of staff and regional advisors in the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces, not to exceed lieutenant colonel, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(B) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may be appointed to a brigadier general, and the Deputy Commanders may be appointed as a colonel, once the total number of enrolled cadets exceeds 10,000 annually or there are more than 100 California Cadet Corps units.(4) Upon the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers to the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces for service in the California Cadet Corps by virtue of their professional knowledge and experience. Pay and expenses shall be taken from the funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
170179
171180 SEC. 8. Section 502.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
172181
173182 ### SEC. 8.
174183
175184 502.1. (a) The Adjutant General shall determine by the adoption of rules and regulations the grade and rank to be held by individuals appointed in the California Cadet Corps by reason of their military experience, professional knowledge, or both. These individuals shall be appointed pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(b) (1) A person who has previously been an officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer of, and discharged under honorable conditions from, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Space Force, the United States Coast Guard, a reserve component of those federal forces, the California National Guard, the State Guard, or the active militia may be appointed in the California Cadet Corps in the same rank last held in such federal or state military forces.(2) Each officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer shall hold office pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(3) (A) Upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may commission one Commander of the California Cadet Corps as a brigadier general or colonel, up to two Deputy Commanders of the California Cadet Corps as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, one Chief of Staff as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, and the necessary number of staff and regional advisors in the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces, not to exceed lieutenant colonel, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(B) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may be appointed to a brigadier general, and the Deputy Commanders may be appointed as a colonel, once the total number of enrolled cadets exceeds 10,000 annually or there are more than 100 California Cadet Corps units.(4) Upon the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers to the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces for service in the California Cadet Corps by virtue of their professional knowledge and experience. Pay and expenses shall be taken from the funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
176185
177186 502.1. (a) The Adjutant General shall determine by the adoption of rules and regulations the grade and rank to be held by individuals appointed in the California Cadet Corps by reason of their military experience, professional knowledge, or both. These individuals shall be appointed pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(b) (1) A person who has previously been an officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer of, and discharged under honorable conditions from, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Space Force, the United States Coast Guard, a reserve component of those federal forces, the California National Guard, the State Guard, or the active militia may be appointed in the California Cadet Corps in the same rank last held in such federal or state military forces.(2) Each officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer shall hold office pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(3) (A) Upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may commission one Commander of the California Cadet Corps as a brigadier general or colonel, up to two Deputy Commanders of the California Cadet Corps as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, one Chief of Staff as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, and the necessary number of staff and regional advisors in the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces, not to exceed lieutenant colonel, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(B) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may be appointed to a brigadier general, and the Deputy Commanders may be appointed as a colonel, once the total number of enrolled cadets exceeds 10,000 annually or there are more than 100 California Cadet Corps units.(4) Upon the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers to the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces for service in the California Cadet Corps by virtue of their professional knowledge and experience. Pay and expenses shall be taken from the funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
178187
179188 502.1. (a) The Adjutant General shall determine by the adoption of rules and regulations the grade and rank to be held by individuals appointed in the California Cadet Corps by reason of their military experience, professional knowledge, or both. These individuals shall be appointed pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(b) (1) A person who has previously been an officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer of, and discharged under honorable conditions from, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Space Force, the United States Coast Guard, a reserve component of those federal forces, the California National Guard, the State Guard, or the active militia may be appointed in the California Cadet Corps in the same rank last held in such federal or state military forces.(2) Each officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer shall hold office pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(3) (A) Upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may commission one Commander of the California Cadet Corps as a brigadier general or colonel, up to two Deputy Commanders of the California Cadet Corps as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, one Chief of Staff as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, and the necessary number of staff and regional advisors in the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces, not to exceed lieutenant colonel, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.(B) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may be appointed to a brigadier general, and the Deputy Commanders may be appointed as a colonel, once the total number of enrolled cadets exceeds 10,000 annually or there are more than 100 California Cadet Corps units.(4) Upon the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers to the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces for service in the California Cadet Corps by virtue of their professional knowledge and experience. Pay and expenses shall be taken from the funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
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181190
182191
183192 502.1. (a) The Adjutant General shall determine by the adoption of rules and regulations the grade and rank to be held by individuals appointed in the California Cadet Corps by reason of their military experience, professional knowledge, or both. These individuals shall be appointed pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.
184193
185194 (b) (1) A person who has previously been an officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer of, and discharged under honorable conditions from, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Space Force, the United States Coast Guard, a reserve component of those federal forces, the California National Guard, the State Guard, or the active militia may be appointed in the California Cadet Corps in the same rank last held in such federal or state military forces.
186195
187196 (2) Each officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer shall hold office pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.
188197
189198 (3) (A) Upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may commission one Commander of the California Cadet Corps as a brigadier general or colonel, up to two Deputy Commanders of the California Cadet Corps as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, one Chief of Staff as a colonel or lieutenant colonel, and the necessary number of staff and regional advisors in the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces, not to exceed lieutenant colonel, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.
190199
191200 (B) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may be appointed to a brigadier general, and the Deputy Commanders may be appointed as a colonel, once the total number of enrolled cadets exceeds 10,000 annually or there are more than 100 California Cadet Corps units.
192201
193202 (4) Upon the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers to the same grade and rank last held in federal or state military forces for service in the California Cadet Corps by virtue of their professional knowledge and experience. Pay and expenses shall be taken from the funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
194203
195204 SEC. 9. Section 502.2 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
196205
197206 SEC. 9. Section 502.2 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
198207
199208 ### SEC. 9.
200209
201210
202211
203212 SEC. 10. Section 502.2 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:502.2. (a) All personnel appointed in the California Cadet Corps pursuant to Section 502.1 shall wear uniforms prescribed by the Adjutant General. Primary uniforms shall be consistent with uniforms of the California State Guard with distinctive California Cadet Corps markings.(b) Personnel wearing the uniforms described in subdivision (a) shall meet appearance standards consistent with the California State Guard.(c) Personnel not meeting the standards described in this section may wear an alternate uniform approved by the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
204213
205214 SEC. 10. Section 502.2 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:
206215
207216 ### SEC. 10.
208217
209218 502.2. (a) All personnel appointed in the California Cadet Corps pursuant to Section 502.1 shall wear uniforms prescribed by the Adjutant General. Primary uniforms shall be consistent with uniforms of the California State Guard with distinctive California Cadet Corps markings.(b) Personnel wearing the uniforms described in subdivision (a) shall meet appearance standards consistent with the California State Guard.(c) Personnel not meeting the standards described in this section may wear an alternate uniform approved by the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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211220 502.2. (a) All personnel appointed in the California Cadet Corps pursuant to Section 502.1 shall wear uniforms prescribed by the Adjutant General. Primary uniforms shall be consistent with uniforms of the California State Guard with distinctive California Cadet Corps markings.(b) Personnel wearing the uniforms described in subdivision (a) shall meet appearance standards consistent with the California State Guard.(c) Personnel not meeting the standards described in this section may wear an alternate uniform approved by the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
212221
213222 502.2. (a) All personnel appointed in the California Cadet Corps pursuant to Section 502.1 shall wear uniforms prescribed by the Adjutant General. Primary uniforms shall be consistent with uniforms of the California State Guard with distinctive California Cadet Corps markings.(b) Personnel wearing the uniforms described in subdivision (a) shall meet appearance standards consistent with the California State Guard.(c) Personnel not meeting the standards described in this section may wear an alternate uniform approved by the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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216225
217226 502.2. (a) All personnel appointed in the California Cadet Corps pursuant to Section 502.1 shall wear uniforms prescribed by the Adjutant General. Primary uniforms shall be consistent with uniforms of the California State Guard with distinctive California Cadet Corps markings.
218227
219228 (b) Personnel wearing the uniforms described in subdivision (a) shall meet appearance standards consistent with the California State Guard.
220229
221230 (c) Personnel not meeting the standards described in this section may wear an alternate uniform approved by the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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223232 SEC. 11. Section 502.3 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:502.3. The Adjutant General may adopt rules and regulations providing for the personnel actions of officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the California Cadet Corps.
224233
225234 SEC. 11. Section 502.3 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
226235
227236 ### SEC. 11.
228237
229238 502.3. The Adjutant General may adopt rules and regulations providing for the personnel actions of officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the California Cadet Corps.
230239
231240 502.3. The Adjutant General may adopt rules and regulations providing for the personnel actions of officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the California Cadet Corps.
232241
233242 502.3. The Adjutant General may adopt rules and regulations providing for the personnel actions of officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the California Cadet Corps.
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235244
236245
237246 502.3. The Adjutant General may adopt rules and regulations providing for the personnel actions of officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the California Cadet Corps.
238247
239248 SEC. 12. Section 502.4 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:502.4. (a) The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps to state active duty at encampments, exercises, or other activities conducted by the corps.(b) While on state active duty, an officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall receive the same base pay, without longevity, as a member of similar grade in the United States Army together with their expenses.(c) Pay and expenses for these purposes shall be paid from funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) When on state active duty in support of the Cadet Corps, personnel are under the direction and control of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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241250 SEC. 12. Section 502.4 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:
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243252 ### SEC. 12.
244253
245254 502.4. (a) The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps to state active duty at encampments, exercises, or other activities conducted by the corps.(b) While on state active duty, an officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall receive the same base pay, without longevity, as a member of similar grade in the United States Army together with their expenses.(c) Pay and expenses for these purposes shall be paid from funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) When on state active duty in support of the Cadet Corps, personnel are under the direction and control of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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247256 502.4. (a) The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps to state active duty at encampments, exercises, or other activities conducted by the corps.(b) While on state active duty, an officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall receive the same base pay, without longevity, as a member of similar grade in the United States Army together with their expenses.(c) Pay and expenses for these purposes shall be paid from funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) When on state active duty in support of the Cadet Corps, personnel are under the direction and control of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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249258 502.4. (a) The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps to state active duty at encampments, exercises, or other activities conducted by the corps.(b) While on state active duty, an officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall receive the same base pay, without longevity, as a member of similar grade in the United States Army together with their expenses.(c) Pay and expenses for these purposes shall be paid from funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) When on state active duty in support of the Cadet Corps, personnel are under the direction and control of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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253262 502.4. (a) The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps to state active duty at encampments, exercises, or other activities conducted by the corps.
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255264 (b) While on state active duty, an officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall receive the same base pay, without longevity, as a member of similar grade in the United States Army together with their expenses.
256265
257266 (c) Pay and expenses for these purposes shall be paid from funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
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259268 (d) When on state active duty in support of the Cadet Corps, personnel are under the direction and control of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps.
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261270 SEC. 13. Section 502.5 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
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263272 SEC. 13. Section 502.5 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
264273
265274 ### SEC. 13.
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269278 SEC. 14. Section 503 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:503. (a) California Cadet Corps units shall be organized and each shall consist of commissioned cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and noncommissioned cadet officers as shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) Cadet officers shall be commissioned in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon recommendation of the commandant and with the approval of the respective principal or brigade advisor.(c) The warrant and noncommissioned cadet officers shall be appointed by the commandant.
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271280 SEC. 14. Section 503 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
272281
273282 ### SEC. 14.
274283
275284 503. (a) California Cadet Corps units shall be organized and each shall consist of commissioned cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and noncommissioned cadet officers as shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) Cadet officers shall be commissioned in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon recommendation of the commandant and with the approval of the respective principal or brigade advisor.(c) The warrant and noncommissioned cadet officers shall be appointed by the commandant.
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277286 503. (a) California Cadet Corps units shall be organized and each shall consist of commissioned cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and noncommissioned cadet officers as shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) Cadet officers shall be commissioned in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon recommendation of the commandant and with the approval of the respective principal or brigade advisor.(c) The warrant and noncommissioned cadet officers shall be appointed by the commandant.
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279288 503. (a) California Cadet Corps units shall be organized and each shall consist of commissioned cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and noncommissioned cadet officers as shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) Cadet officers shall be commissioned in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon recommendation of the commandant and with the approval of the respective principal or brigade advisor.(c) The warrant and noncommissioned cadet officers shall be appointed by the commandant.
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283292 503. (a) California Cadet Corps units shall be organized and each shall consist of commissioned cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and noncommissioned cadet officers as shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General.
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285294 (b) Cadet officers shall be commissioned in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon recommendation of the commandant and with the approval of the respective principal or brigade advisor.
286295
287296 (c) The warrant and noncommissioned cadet officers shall be appointed by the commandant.
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289298 SEC. 15. Section 504 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:504. (a) The Adjutant General shall adopt rules and regulations for the formation of cadet brigades, regiments, and battalions and shall adopt tables of organization and provide for the appointment of cadet brigade, regimental, and battalion officers and staffs.(b) All cadet battalion officers, regimental, and noncommissioned officers shall be appointed, commissioned, or warranted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.
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291300 SEC. 15. Section 504 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
292301
293302 ### SEC. 15.
294303
295304 504. (a) The Adjutant General shall adopt rules and regulations for the formation of cadet brigades, regiments, and battalions and shall adopt tables of organization and provide for the appointment of cadet brigade, regimental, and battalion officers and staffs.(b) All cadet battalion officers, regimental, and noncommissioned officers shall be appointed, commissioned, or warranted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.
296305
297306 504. (a) The Adjutant General shall adopt rules and regulations for the formation of cadet brigades, regiments, and battalions and shall adopt tables of organization and provide for the appointment of cadet brigade, regimental, and battalion officers and staffs.(b) All cadet battalion officers, regimental, and noncommissioned officers shall be appointed, commissioned, or warranted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.
298307
299308 504. (a) The Adjutant General shall adopt rules and regulations for the formation of cadet brigades, regiments, and battalions and shall adopt tables of organization and provide for the appointment of cadet brigade, regimental, and battalion officers and staffs.(b) All cadet battalion officers, regimental, and noncommissioned officers shall be appointed, commissioned, or warranted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.
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303312 504. (a) The Adjutant General shall adopt rules and regulations for the formation of cadet brigades, regiments, and battalions and shall adopt tables of organization and provide for the appointment of cadet brigade, regimental, and battalion officers and staffs.
304313
305314 (b) All cadet battalion officers, regimental, and noncommissioned officers shall be appointed, commissioned, or warranted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.
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307316 SEC. 16. Section 505 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:505. The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to perform functions in support of the California Cadet Corps. Pay for such duties shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the support and maintenance of the California Cadet Corps.
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309318 SEC. 16. Section 505 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
310319
311320 ### SEC. 16.
312321
313322 505. The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to perform functions in support of the California Cadet Corps. Pay for such duties shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the support and maintenance of the California Cadet Corps.
314323
315324 505. The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to perform functions in support of the California Cadet Corps. Pay for such duties shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the support and maintenance of the California Cadet Corps.
316325
317326 505. The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to perform functions in support of the California Cadet Corps. Pay for such duties shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the support and maintenance of the California Cadet Corps.
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319328
320329
321330 505. The Adjutant General may order officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers of the State Guard, Naval Militia, or California National Guard to temporary state active duty to perform functions in support of the California Cadet Corps. Pay for such duties shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the support and maintenance of the California Cadet Corps.
322331
323332 SEC. 17. Section 506 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:506. All cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and cadet noncommissioned officers shall be promoted according to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets and with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.
324333
325334 SEC. 17. Section 506 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
326335
327336 ### SEC. 17.
328337
329338 506. All cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and cadet noncommissioned officers shall be promoted according to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets and with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.
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331340 506. All cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and cadet noncommissioned officers shall be promoted according to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets and with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.
332341
333342 506. All cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and cadet noncommissioned officers shall be promoted according to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets and with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.
334343
335344
336345
337346 506. All cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and cadet noncommissioned officers shall be promoted according to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General upon the recommendation of the commandant of cadets and with the approval of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or, in the case of an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization.
338347
339348 SEC. 18. Section 507 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:507. (a) Upon the recommendation of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college in which the California Cadet Corps participates, the commission or warrant of a cadet commissioned officer, cadet warrant officer, or cadet noncommissioned officer may be canceled and the cadet reduced in rank or dismissed from the California Cadet Corps for any of the following reasons:(1) Deficiency in academic studies.(2) Misbehavior in the school, college, or community college the cadet is attending.(3) Misbehavior in the California Cadet Corps.(4) For any other reason deemed good cause by the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college.(b) For an independent unit, the brigade advisor and head of the sponsoring organization shall be the disciplinary authority.(c) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may independently, or in coordination with the school or sponsoring organization official, demote or dismiss a cadet from the California Cadet Corps.
340349
341350 SEC. 18. Section 507 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
342351
343352 ### SEC. 18.
344353
345354 507. (a) Upon the recommendation of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college in which the California Cadet Corps participates, the commission or warrant of a cadet commissioned officer, cadet warrant officer, or cadet noncommissioned officer may be canceled and the cadet reduced in rank or dismissed from the California Cadet Corps for any of the following reasons:(1) Deficiency in academic studies.(2) Misbehavior in the school, college, or community college the cadet is attending.(3) Misbehavior in the California Cadet Corps.(4) For any other reason deemed good cause by the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college.(b) For an independent unit, the brigade advisor and head of the sponsoring organization shall be the disciplinary authority.(c) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may independently, or in coordination with the school or sponsoring organization official, demote or dismiss a cadet from the California Cadet Corps.
346355
347356 507. (a) Upon the recommendation of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college in which the California Cadet Corps participates, the commission or warrant of a cadet commissioned officer, cadet warrant officer, or cadet noncommissioned officer may be canceled and the cadet reduced in rank or dismissed from the California Cadet Corps for any of the following reasons:(1) Deficiency in academic studies.(2) Misbehavior in the school, college, or community college the cadet is attending.(3) Misbehavior in the California Cadet Corps.(4) For any other reason deemed good cause by the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college.(b) For an independent unit, the brigade advisor and head of the sponsoring organization shall be the disciplinary authority.(c) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may independently, or in coordination with the school or sponsoring organization official, demote or dismiss a cadet from the California Cadet Corps.
348357
349358 507. (a) Upon the recommendation of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college in which the California Cadet Corps participates, the commission or warrant of a cadet commissioned officer, cadet warrant officer, or cadet noncommissioned officer may be canceled and the cadet reduced in rank or dismissed from the California Cadet Corps for any of the following reasons:(1) Deficiency in academic studies.(2) Misbehavior in the school, college, or community college the cadet is attending.(3) Misbehavior in the California Cadet Corps.(4) For any other reason deemed good cause by the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college.(b) For an independent unit, the brigade advisor and head of the sponsoring organization shall be the disciplinary authority.(c) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may independently, or in coordination with the school or sponsoring organization official, demote or dismiss a cadet from the California Cadet Corps.
350359
351360
352361
353362 507. (a) Upon the recommendation of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college in which the California Cadet Corps participates, the commission or warrant of a cadet commissioned officer, cadet warrant officer, or cadet noncommissioned officer may be canceled and the cadet reduced in rank or dismissed from the California Cadet Corps for any of the following reasons:
354363
355364 (1) Deficiency in academic studies.
356365
357366 (2) Misbehavior in the school, college, or community college the cadet is attending.
358367
359368 (3) Misbehavior in the California Cadet Corps.
360369
361370 (4) For any other reason deemed good cause by the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, or community college.
362371
363372 (b) For an independent unit, the brigade advisor and head of the sponsoring organization shall be the disciplinary authority.
364373
365374 (c) The Commander of the California Cadet Corps may independently, or in coordination with the school or sponsoring organization official, demote or dismiss a cadet from the California Cadet Corps.
366375
367376 SEC. 19. Section 508 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:508. The California Cadet Corps shall train in accordance with the appropriate manuals prescribed by the United States Army and by the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.
368377
369378 SEC. 19. Section 508 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
370379
371380 ### SEC. 19.
372381
373382 508. The California Cadet Corps shall train in accordance with the appropriate manuals prescribed by the United States Army and by the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.
374383
375384 508. The California Cadet Corps shall train in accordance with the appropriate manuals prescribed by the United States Army and by the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.
376385
377386 508. The California Cadet Corps shall train in accordance with the appropriate manuals prescribed by the United States Army and by the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.
378387
379388
380389
381390 508. The California Cadet Corps shall train in accordance with the appropriate manuals prescribed by the United States Army and by the rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General.
382391
383392 SEC. 20. Section 510 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:510. (a) The Adjutant General shall prescribe the uniforms that the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps shall wear.(b) (1) The Adjutant General may issue, to the California Cadet Corps cadets and adults, necessary training aids, insignia of rank and of the California Cadet Corps, awards and decorations, and military property or equipment in the control of the Adjutant General as may not be required for the California National Guard, other state military forces, or other military purposes.(2) The issues described in paragraph (1) may be made by the Adjutant General without charge to the members of the California Cadet Corps or to the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(3) The Adjutant General, after receiving written acknowledgment from the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization of the receipt of such property, shall account the same as a transfer of equipment.
384393
385394 SEC. 20. Section 510 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
386395
387396 ### SEC. 20.
388397
389398 510. (a) The Adjutant General shall prescribe the uniforms that the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps shall wear.(b) (1) The Adjutant General may issue, to the California Cadet Corps cadets and adults, necessary training aids, insignia of rank and of the California Cadet Corps, awards and decorations, and military property or equipment in the control of the Adjutant General as may not be required for the California National Guard, other state military forces, or other military purposes.(2) The issues described in paragraph (1) may be made by the Adjutant General without charge to the members of the California Cadet Corps or to the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(3) The Adjutant General, after receiving written acknowledgment from the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization of the receipt of such property, shall account the same as a transfer of equipment.
390399
391400 510. (a) The Adjutant General shall prescribe the uniforms that the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps shall wear.(b) (1) The Adjutant General may issue, to the California Cadet Corps cadets and adults, necessary training aids, insignia of rank and of the California Cadet Corps, awards and decorations, and military property or equipment in the control of the Adjutant General as may not be required for the California National Guard, other state military forces, or other military purposes.(2) The issues described in paragraph (1) may be made by the Adjutant General without charge to the members of the California Cadet Corps or to the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(3) The Adjutant General, after receiving written acknowledgment from the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization of the receipt of such property, shall account the same as a transfer of equipment.
392401
393402 510. (a) The Adjutant General shall prescribe the uniforms that the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps shall wear.(b) (1) The Adjutant General may issue, to the California Cadet Corps cadets and adults, necessary training aids, insignia of rank and of the California Cadet Corps, awards and decorations, and military property or equipment in the control of the Adjutant General as may not be required for the California National Guard, other state military forces, or other military purposes.(2) The issues described in paragraph (1) may be made by the Adjutant General without charge to the members of the California Cadet Corps or to the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(3) The Adjutant General, after receiving written acknowledgment from the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization of the receipt of such property, shall account the same as a transfer of equipment.
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395404
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397406 510. (a) The Adjutant General shall prescribe the uniforms that the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps shall wear.
398407
399408 (b) (1) The Adjutant General may issue, to the California Cadet Corps cadets and adults, necessary training aids, insignia of rank and of the California Cadet Corps, awards and decorations, and military property or equipment in the control of the Adjutant General as may not be required for the California National Guard, other state military forces, or other military purposes.
400409
401410 (2) The issues described in paragraph (1) may be made by the Adjutant General without charge to the members of the California Cadet Corps or to the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.
402411
403412 (3) The Adjutant General, after receiving written acknowledgment from the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization of the receipt of such property, shall account the same as a transfer of equipment.
404413
405414 SEC. 21. Section 511.5 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:511.5. Under rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General, the Adjutant General may purchase uniforms, insignia, and awards and decorations for the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps, including utility, physical training, dress, and formal uniforms.
406415
407416 SEC. 21. Section 511.5 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
408417
409418 ### SEC. 21.
410419
411420 511.5. Under rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General, the Adjutant General may purchase uniforms, insignia, and awards and decorations for the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps, including utility, physical training, dress, and formal uniforms.
412421
413422 511.5. Under rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General, the Adjutant General may purchase uniforms, insignia, and awards and decorations for the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps, including utility, physical training, dress, and formal uniforms.
414423
415424 511.5. Under rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General, the Adjutant General may purchase uniforms, insignia, and awards and decorations for the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps, including utility, physical training, dress, and formal uniforms.
416425
417426
418427
419428 511.5. Under rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General, the Adjutant General may purchase uniforms, insignia, and awards and decorations for the cadet and adult members of the California Cadet Corps, including utility, physical training, dress, and formal uniforms.
420429
421430 SEC. 22. Section 512 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:512. (a) Marksmanship practice may constitute a part of the instruction to be given to cadets.(b) A member of the California Cadet Corps may engage in rifle matches and competitions conducted or held in this state or at any place in the United States.(c) (1) The Adjutant General may purchase and supply a sufficient number of efficient rifles for field target work and gallery practice and the ammunition and equipment necessary for efficient rifle practice to each California Cadet Corps unit.(2) A sufficient number of rifles suitable for field target work or gallery target firing and the ammunition and equipment may be purchased by a board of school trustees, board of education, board of directors or trustees of a college or community college, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or the head of a sponsoring organization out of funds available, and the governing body or governing officials of a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization may purchase the necessary parts for and may repair any rifles acquired or furnished to the California Cadet Corps.(d) All marksmanship practice shall be under the supervision of the president, chief administrative officer, director, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization or under the supervision of an appointed officer or officers.(e) (1) A competent member of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia may be detailed by the Adjutant General, with their consent, and upon request of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization as an instructor of marksmanship practice in the California Cadet Corps.(2) An instructor from the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia on duty at a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization for marksmanship practice shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing body of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(f) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
422431
423432 SEC. 22. Section 512 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
424433
425434 ### SEC. 22.
426435
427436 512. (a) Marksmanship practice may constitute a part of the instruction to be given to cadets.(b) A member of the California Cadet Corps may engage in rifle matches and competitions conducted or held in this state or at any place in the United States.(c) (1) The Adjutant General may purchase and supply a sufficient number of efficient rifles for field target work and gallery practice and the ammunition and equipment necessary for efficient rifle practice to each California Cadet Corps unit.(2) A sufficient number of rifles suitable for field target work or gallery target firing and the ammunition and equipment may be purchased by a board of school trustees, board of education, board of directors or trustees of a college or community college, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or the head of a sponsoring organization out of funds available, and the governing body or governing officials of a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization may purchase the necessary parts for and may repair any rifles acquired or furnished to the California Cadet Corps.(d) All marksmanship practice shall be under the supervision of the president, chief administrative officer, director, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization or under the supervision of an appointed officer or officers.(e) (1) A competent member of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia may be detailed by the Adjutant General, with their consent, and upon request of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization as an instructor of marksmanship practice in the California Cadet Corps.(2) An instructor from the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia on duty at a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization for marksmanship practice shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing body of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(f) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
428437
429438 512. (a) Marksmanship practice may constitute a part of the instruction to be given to cadets.(b) A member of the California Cadet Corps may engage in rifle matches and competitions conducted or held in this state or at any place in the United States.(c) (1) The Adjutant General may purchase and supply a sufficient number of efficient rifles for field target work and gallery practice and the ammunition and equipment necessary for efficient rifle practice to each California Cadet Corps unit.(2) A sufficient number of rifles suitable for field target work or gallery target firing and the ammunition and equipment may be purchased by a board of school trustees, board of education, board of directors or trustees of a college or community college, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or the head of a sponsoring organization out of funds available, and the governing body or governing officials of a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization may purchase the necessary parts for and may repair any rifles acquired or furnished to the California Cadet Corps.(d) All marksmanship practice shall be under the supervision of the president, chief administrative officer, director, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization or under the supervision of an appointed officer or officers.(e) (1) A competent member of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia may be detailed by the Adjutant General, with their consent, and upon request of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization as an instructor of marksmanship practice in the California Cadet Corps.(2) An instructor from the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia on duty at a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization for marksmanship practice shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing body of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(f) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
430439
431440 512. (a) Marksmanship practice may constitute a part of the instruction to be given to cadets.(b) A member of the California Cadet Corps may engage in rifle matches and competitions conducted or held in this state or at any place in the United States.(c) (1) The Adjutant General may purchase and supply a sufficient number of efficient rifles for field target work and gallery practice and the ammunition and equipment necessary for efficient rifle practice to each California Cadet Corps unit.(2) A sufficient number of rifles suitable for field target work or gallery target firing and the ammunition and equipment may be purchased by a board of school trustees, board of education, board of directors or trustees of a college or community college, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or the head of a sponsoring organization out of funds available, and the governing body or governing officials of a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization may purchase the necessary parts for and may repair any rifles acquired or furnished to the California Cadet Corps.(d) All marksmanship practice shall be under the supervision of the president, chief administrative officer, director, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization or under the supervision of an appointed officer or officers.(e) (1) A competent member of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia may be detailed by the Adjutant General, with their consent, and upon request of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization as an instructor of marksmanship practice in the California Cadet Corps.(2) An instructor from the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia on duty at a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization for marksmanship practice shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing body of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.(f) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
432441
433442
434443
435444 512. (a) Marksmanship practice may constitute a part of the instruction to be given to cadets.
436445
437446 (b) A member of the California Cadet Corps may engage in rifle matches and competitions conducted or held in this state or at any place in the United States.
438447
439448 (c) (1) The Adjutant General may purchase and supply a sufficient number of efficient rifles for field target work and gallery practice and the ammunition and equipment necessary for efficient rifle practice to each California Cadet Corps unit.
440449
441450 (2) A sufficient number of rifles suitable for field target work or gallery target firing and the ammunition and equipment may be purchased by a board of school trustees, board of education, board of directors or trustees of a college or community college, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or the head of a sponsoring organization out of funds available, and the governing body or governing officials of a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization may purchase the necessary parts for and may repair any rifles acquired or furnished to the California Cadet Corps.
442451
443452 (d) All marksmanship practice shall be under the supervision of the president, chief administrative officer, director, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization or under the supervision of an appointed officer or officers.
444453
445454 (e) (1) A competent member of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia may be detailed by the Adjutant General, with their consent, and upon request of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization as an instructor of marksmanship practice in the California Cadet Corps.
446455
447456 (2) An instructor from the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia on duty at a school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization for marksmanship practice shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing body of the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization.
448457
449458 (f) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
450459
451460 SEC. 23. Section 513 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:513. (a) The Adjutant General may detail, from the organizations of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia, competent members who shall perform duties on behalf of the California Cadet Corps and who may act as military training instructors for the California Cadet Corps.(b) The Adjutant General may provide compensation for any person detailed for duty and service with the California Cadet Corps.(c) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) The Adjutant General may conduct conferences and other events and activities for members of the California Cadet Corps and may utilize funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps for these purposes.
452461
453462 SEC. 23. Section 513 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
454463
455464 ### SEC. 23.
456465
457466 513. (a) The Adjutant General may detail, from the organizations of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia, competent members who shall perform duties on behalf of the California Cadet Corps and who may act as military training instructors for the California Cadet Corps.(b) The Adjutant General may provide compensation for any person detailed for duty and service with the California Cadet Corps.(c) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) The Adjutant General may conduct conferences and other events and activities for members of the California Cadet Corps and may utilize funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps for these purposes.
458467
459468 513. (a) The Adjutant General may detail, from the organizations of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia, competent members who shall perform duties on behalf of the California Cadet Corps and who may act as military training instructors for the California Cadet Corps.(b) The Adjutant General may provide compensation for any person detailed for duty and service with the California Cadet Corps.(c) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) The Adjutant General may conduct conferences and other events and activities for members of the California Cadet Corps and may utilize funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps for these purposes.
460469
461470 513. (a) The Adjutant General may detail, from the organizations of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia, competent members who shall perform duties on behalf of the California Cadet Corps and who may act as military training instructors for the California Cadet Corps.(b) The Adjutant General may provide compensation for any person detailed for duty and service with the California Cadet Corps.(c) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.(d) The Adjutant General may conduct conferences and other events and activities for members of the California Cadet Corps and may utilize funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps for these purposes.
462471
463472
464473
465474 513. (a) The Adjutant General may detail, from the organizations of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia, competent members who shall perform duties on behalf of the California Cadet Corps and who may act as military training instructors for the California Cadet Corps.
466475
467476 (b) The Adjutant General may provide compensation for any person detailed for duty and service with the California Cadet Corps.
468477
469478 (c) The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
470479
471480 (d) The Adjutant General may conduct conferences and other events and activities for members of the California Cadet Corps and may utilize funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps for these purposes.
472481
473482 SEC. 24. Section 514 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:514. When practical, members of the California Cadet Corps shall, under the supervision of a qualified California Cadet Corps instructor, be permitted to utilize California National Guard ranges, including marksmanship ranges, for cadet training when the ranges are not being used by the California National Guard.
474483
475484 SEC. 24. Section 514 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
476485
477486 ### SEC. 24.
478487
479488 514. When practical, members of the California Cadet Corps shall, under the supervision of a qualified California Cadet Corps instructor, be permitted to utilize California National Guard ranges, including marksmanship ranges, for cadet training when the ranges are not being used by the California National Guard.
480489
481490 514. When practical, members of the California Cadet Corps shall, under the supervision of a qualified California Cadet Corps instructor, be permitted to utilize California National Guard ranges, including marksmanship ranges, for cadet training when the ranges are not being used by the California National Guard.
482491
483492 514. When practical, members of the California Cadet Corps shall, under the supervision of a qualified California Cadet Corps instructor, be permitted to utilize California National Guard ranges, including marksmanship ranges, for cadet training when the ranges are not being used by the California National Guard.
484493
485494
486495
487496 514. When practical, members of the California Cadet Corps shall, under the supervision of a qualified California Cadet Corps instructor, be permitted to utilize California National Guard ranges, including marksmanship ranges, for cadet training when the ranges are not being used by the California National Guard.
488497
489498 SEC. 25. Section 515 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:515. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit in its first year of operation shall receive an assistance visit to ensure assigned personnel receive the training and support needed to adequately prepare for their first formal, for-record inspection. The commander, deputy commanders, or regional advisors or military officers of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia detailed by the Adjutant General shall inspect units of the California Cadet Corps at least once every three years and annually for a unit that received a rating of unsatisfactory in the prior years inspection.(b) (1) An inspector shall report to the Adjutant General regarding unit community and school service activities, discipline, cadet leadership, training, military knowledge and instruction, and administrative compliance to include condition of property of the California Cadet Corps.(2) For a unit at a school, college, or community college, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded in duplicate, one copy to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and one copy to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or college, community college, or principal of the school, college, or community college, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.(3) For a unit at a sponsoring organization, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, or chief administrative officer of the sponsoring organization, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.
490499
491500 SEC. 25. Section 515 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
492501
493502 ### SEC. 25.
494503
495504 515. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit in its first year of operation shall receive an assistance visit to ensure assigned personnel receive the training and support needed to adequately prepare for their first formal, for-record inspection. The commander, deputy commanders, or regional advisors or military officers of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia detailed by the Adjutant General shall inspect units of the California Cadet Corps at least once every three years and annually for a unit that received a rating of unsatisfactory in the prior years inspection.(b) (1) An inspector shall report to the Adjutant General regarding unit community and school service activities, discipline, cadet leadership, training, military knowledge and instruction, and administrative compliance to include condition of property of the California Cadet Corps.(2) For a unit at a school, college, or community college, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded in duplicate, one copy to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and one copy to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or college, community college, or principal of the school, college, or community college, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.(3) For a unit at a sponsoring organization, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, or chief administrative officer of the sponsoring organization, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.
496505
497506 515. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit in its first year of operation shall receive an assistance visit to ensure assigned personnel receive the training and support needed to adequately prepare for their first formal, for-record inspection. The commander, deputy commanders, or regional advisors or military officers of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia detailed by the Adjutant General shall inspect units of the California Cadet Corps at least once every three years and annually for a unit that received a rating of unsatisfactory in the prior years inspection.(b) (1) An inspector shall report to the Adjutant General regarding unit community and school service activities, discipline, cadet leadership, training, military knowledge and instruction, and administrative compliance to include condition of property of the California Cadet Corps.(2) For a unit at a school, college, or community college, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded in duplicate, one copy to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and one copy to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or college, community college, or principal of the school, college, or community college, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.(3) For a unit at a sponsoring organization, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, or chief administrative officer of the sponsoring organization, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.
498507
499508 515. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit in its first year of operation shall receive an assistance visit to ensure assigned personnel receive the training and support needed to adequately prepare for their first formal, for-record inspection. The commander, deputy commanders, or regional advisors or military officers of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia detailed by the Adjutant General shall inspect units of the California Cadet Corps at least once every three years and annually for a unit that received a rating of unsatisfactory in the prior years inspection.(b) (1) An inspector shall report to the Adjutant General regarding unit community and school service activities, discipline, cadet leadership, training, military knowledge and instruction, and administrative compliance to include condition of property of the California Cadet Corps.(2) For a unit at a school, college, or community college, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded in duplicate, one copy to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and one copy to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or college, community college, or principal of the school, college, or community college, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.(3) For a unit at a sponsoring organization, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, or chief administrative officer of the sponsoring organization, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.
500509
501510
502511
503512 515. (a) A California Cadet Corps unit in its first year of operation shall receive an assistance visit to ensure assigned personnel receive the training and support needed to adequately prepare for their first formal, for-record inspection. The commander, deputy commanders, or regional advisors or military officers of the California National Guard, State Guard, or Naval Militia detailed by the Adjutant General shall inspect units of the California Cadet Corps at least once every three years and annually for a unit that received a rating of unsatisfactory in the prior years inspection.
504513
505514 (b) (1) An inspector shall report to the Adjutant General regarding unit community and school service activities, discipline, cadet leadership, training, military knowledge and instruction, and administrative compliance to include condition of property of the California Cadet Corps.
506515
507516 (2) For a unit at a school, college, or community college, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded in duplicate, one copy to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and one copy to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or college, community college, or principal of the school, college, or community college, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.
508517
509518 (3) For a unit at a sponsoring organization, a report described in paragraph (1) shall be made and forwarded to the Adjutant Generals office, shall bear the endorsement of the president, director, or chief administrative officer of the sponsoring organization, and shall contain remarks the officials may deem pertinent.
510519
511520 SEC. 26. Section 516 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:516. (a) The president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of a school, college, or community college shall be responsible for all public property supplied to a California Cadet Corps unit under their control or supervision and shall ensure the property and equipment is properly secured and cared for.(b) For an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization shall be responsible for state property pursuant to the memorandum of understanding described in Section 500.2.
512521
513522 SEC. 26. Section 516 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
514523
515524 ### SEC. 26.
516525
517526 516. (a) The president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of a school, college, or community college shall be responsible for all public property supplied to a California Cadet Corps unit under their control or supervision and shall ensure the property and equipment is properly secured and cared for.(b) For an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization shall be responsible for state property pursuant to the memorandum of understanding described in Section 500.2.
518527
519528 516. (a) The president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of a school, college, or community college shall be responsible for all public property supplied to a California Cadet Corps unit under their control or supervision and shall ensure the property and equipment is properly secured and cared for.(b) For an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization shall be responsible for state property pursuant to the memorandum of understanding described in Section 500.2.
520529
521530 516. (a) The president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of a school, college, or community college shall be responsible for all public property supplied to a California Cadet Corps unit under their control or supervision and shall ensure the property and equipment is properly secured and cared for.(b) For an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization shall be responsible for state property pursuant to the memorandum of understanding described in Section 500.2.
522531
523532
524533
525534 516. (a) The president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of a school, college, or community college shall be responsible for all public property supplied to a California Cadet Corps unit under their control or supervision and shall ensure the property and equipment is properly secured and cared for.
526535
527536 (b) For an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of the sponsoring organization shall be responsible for state property pursuant to the memorandum of understanding described in Section 500.2.
528537
529538 SEC. 27. Section 516.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
530539
531540 SEC. 27. Section 516.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
532541
533542 ### SEC. 27.
534543
535544
536545
537546 SEC. 28. Section 517 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
538547
539548 SEC. 28. Section 517 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
540549
541550 ### SEC. 28.
542551
543552
544553
545554 SEC. 29. Section 517 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:517. (a) An encampment may be held by the California Cadet Corps for a duration, and attended by a proportion of the strength of the corps, as may be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) The expenses of encampments may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
546555
547556 SEC. 29. Section 517 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:
548557
549558 ### SEC. 29.
550559
551560 517. (a) An encampment may be held by the California Cadet Corps for a duration, and attended by a proportion of the strength of the corps, as may be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) The expenses of encampments may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
552561
553562 517. (a) An encampment may be held by the California Cadet Corps for a duration, and attended by a proportion of the strength of the corps, as may be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) The expenses of encampments may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
554563
555564 517. (a) An encampment may be held by the California Cadet Corps for a duration, and attended by a proportion of the strength of the corps, as may be prescribed by the Adjutant General.(b) The expenses of encampments may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
556565
557566
558567
559568 517. (a) An encampment may be held by the California Cadet Corps for a duration, and attended by a proportion of the strength of the corps, as may be prescribed by the Adjutant General.
560569
561570 (b) The expenses of encampments may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.
562571
563572 SEC. 30. Section 518 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
564573
565574 SEC. 30. Section 518 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
566575
567576 ### SEC. 30.
568577
569578
570579
571580 SEC. 31. Section 518 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:518. If a California Cadet Corps unit is established through the execution of a memorandum of understanding with the respective governing board, pursuant to Section 500.2, the board of school trustees, president, director, and chief administrative officer of a college or community college, board of trustees of a college or community college, board of education, principal or director of a high school, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and, for an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of a sponsoring organization shall cooperate with the Adjutant General in the management and administration of the California Cadet Corps unit.
572581
573582 SEC. 31. Section 518 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:
574583
575584 ### SEC. 31.
576585
577586 518. If a California Cadet Corps unit is established through the execution of a memorandum of understanding with the respective governing board, pursuant to Section 500.2, the board of school trustees, president, director, and chief administrative officer of a college or community college, board of trustees of a college or community college, board of education, principal or director of a high school, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and, for an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of a sponsoring organization shall cooperate with the Adjutant General in the management and administration of the California Cadet Corps unit.
578587
579588 518. If a California Cadet Corps unit is established through the execution of a memorandum of understanding with the respective governing board, pursuant to Section 500.2, the board of school trustees, president, director, and chief administrative officer of a college or community college, board of trustees of a college or community college, board of education, principal or director of a high school, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and, for an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of a sponsoring organization shall cooperate with the Adjutant General in the management and administration of the California Cadet Corps unit.
580589
581590 518. If a California Cadet Corps unit is established through the execution of a memorandum of understanding with the respective governing board, pursuant to Section 500.2, the board of school trustees, president, director, and chief administrative officer of a college or community college, board of trustees of a college or community college, board of education, principal or director of a high school, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and, for an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of a sponsoring organization shall cooperate with the Adjutant General in the management and administration of the California Cadet Corps unit.
582591
583592
584593
585594 518. If a California Cadet Corps unit is established through the execution of a memorandum of understanding with the respective governing board, pursuant to Section 500.2, the board of school trustees, president, director, and chief administrative officer of a college or community college, board of trustees of a college or community college, board of education, principal or director of a high school, county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and, for an independent unit not based at a school or college, the head of a sponsoring organization shall cooperate with the Adjutant General in the management and administration of the California Cadet Corps unit.
586595
587596 SEC. 32. Section 519 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
588597
589598 SEC. 32. Section 519 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.
590599
591600 ### SEC. 32.
592601
593602
594603
595604 SEC. 33. Section 519 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:519. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all community colleges in this state, and the principals and governing boards of community colleges shall have the same authority as similar officials of schools.(b) If a community college is located in close proximity to a school that has a California Cadet Corps unit, the governing boards of the community college and school may enter into an agreement to provide for the joint organization of cadet units.
596605
597606 SEC. 33. Section 519 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:
598607
599608 ### SEC. 33.
600609
601610 519. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all community colleges in this state, and the principals and governing boards of community colleges shall have the same authority as similar officials of schools.(b) If a community college is located in close proximity to a school that has a California Cadet Corps unit, the governing boards of the community college and school may enter into an agreement to provide for the joint organization of cadet units.
602611
603612 519. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all community colleges in this state, and the principals and governing boards of community colleges shall have the same authority as similar officials of schools.(b) If a community college is located in close proximity to a school that has a California Cadet Corps unit, the governing boards of the community college and school may enter into an agreement to provide for the joint organization of cadet units.
604613
605614 519. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all community colleges in this state, and the principals and governing boards of community colleges shall have the same authority as similar officials of schools.(b) If a community college is located in close proximity to a school that has a California Cadet Corps unit, the governing boards of the community college and school may enter into an agreement to provide for the joint organization of cadet units.
606615
607616
608617
609618 519. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all community colleges in this state, and the principals and governing boards of community colleges shall have the same authority as similar officials of schools.
610619
611620 (b) If a community college is located in close proximity to a school that has a California Cadet Corps unit, the governing boards of the community college and school may enter into an agreement to provide for the joint organization of cadet units.
612621
613622 SEC. 34. Section 520 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:520. (a) (1) A commander, deputy commander, regional advisor, officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer appointed or detailed pursuant to Section 502, 502.1, 512, 513, or 515 who is wounded, injured, disabled, or killed in the performance of ordered duty is entitled to receive compensation from the state in accordance with the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(2) In all such cases, the individual shall be deemed to be an employee of the state.(3) The compensation for the individual shall be ascertained, determined, and fixed upon the basis of their average income from all sources during the year immediately preceding the date of the injury or death, or the commencement of the disability, but the compensation shall not exceed the maximum prescribed in Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(b) In determining the benefits awarded to an individual under the provisions of this section, it shall be conclusively presumed that the average yearly earning of the injured or deceased individual is not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). An injury, death, or disability shall be deemed to have been suffered in line of duty unless the injury, death, or disability resulted from misconduct or disobedience of lawful orders by the injured or deceased individual.
614623
615624 SEC. 34. Section 520 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
616625
617626 ### SEC. 34.
618627
619628 520. (a) (1) A commander, deputy commander, regional advisor, officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer appointed or detailed pursuant to Section 502, 502.1, 512, 513, or 515 who is wounded, injured, disabled, or killed in the performance of ordered duty is entitled to receive compensation from the state in accordance with the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(2) In all such cases, the individual shall be deemed to be an employee of the state.(3) The compensation for the individual shall be ascertained, determined, and fixed upon the basis of their average income from all sources during the year immediately preceding the date of the injury or death, or the commencement of the disability, but the compensation shall not exceed the maximum prescribed in Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(b) In determining the benefits awarded to an individual under the provisions of this section, it shall be conclusively presumed that the average yearly earning of the injured or deceased individual is not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). An injury, death, or disability shall be deemed to have been suffered in line of duty unless the injury, death, or disability resulted from misconduct or disobedience of lawful orders by the injured or deceased individual.
620629
621630 520. (a) (1) A commander, deputy commander, regional advisor, officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer appointed or detailed pursuant to Section 502, 502.1, 512, 513, or 515 who is wounded, injured, disabled, or killed in the performance of ordered duty is entitled to receive compensation from the state in accordance with the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(2) In all such cases, the individual shall be deemed to be an employee of the state.(3) The compensation for the individual shall be ascertained, determined, and fixed upon the basis of their average income from all sources during the year immediately preceding the date of the injury or death, or the commencement of the disability, but the compensation shall not exceed the maximum prescribed in Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(b) In determining the benefits awarded to an individual under the provisions of this section, it shall be conclusively presumed that the average yearly earning of the injured or deceased individual is not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). An injury, death, or disability shall be deemed to have been suffered in line of duty unless the injury, death, or disability resulted from misconduct or disobedience of lawful orders by the injured or deceased individual.
622631
623632 520. (a) (1) A commander, deputy commander, regional advisor, officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer appointed or detailed pursuant to Section 502, 502.1, 512, 513, or 515 who is wounded, injured, disabled, or killed in the performance of ordered duty is entitled to receive compensation from the state in accordance with the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(2) In all such cases, the individual shall be deemed to be an employee of the state.(3) The compensation for the individual shall be ascertained, determined, and fixed upon the basis of their average income from all sources during the year immediately preceding the date of the injury or death, or the commencement of the disability, but the compensation shall not exceed the maximum prescribed in Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.(b) In determining the benefits awarded to an individual under the provisions of this section, it shall be conclusively presumed that the average yearly earning of the injured or deceased individual is not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). An injury, death, or disability shall be deemed to have been suffered in line of duty unless the injury, death, or disability resulted from misconduct or disobedience of lawful orders by the injured or deceased individual.
624633
625634
626635
627636 520. (a) (1) A commander, deputy commander, regional advisor, officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer appointed or detailed pursuant to Section 502, 502.1, 512, 513, or 515 who is wounded, injured, disabled, or killed in the performance of ordered duty is entitled to receive compensation from the state in accordance with the provisions of Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.
628637
629638 (2) In all such cases, the individual shall be deemed to be an employee of the state.
630639
631640 (3) The compensation for the individual shall be ascertained, determined, and fixed upon the basis of their average income from all sources during the year immediately preceding the date of the injury or death, or the commencement of the disability, but the compensation shall not exceed the maximum prescribed in Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code.
632641
633642 (b) In determining the benefits awarded to an individual under the provisions of this section, it shall be conclusively presumed that the average yearly earning of the injured or deceased individual is not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). An injury, death, or disability shall be deemed to have been suffered in line of duty unless the injury, death, or disability resulted from misconduct or disobedience of lawful orders by the injured or deceased individual.
634643
635644 SEC. 35. Section 520.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:520.1. (a) The principal and governing board of a private educational institution, charter school, or military academy in which a J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. unit is not maintained, but which otherwise meets the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and any rules and regulations that may be adopted by the Adjutant General, may apply to the Adjutant General for permission to establish a California Cadet Corps unit, battalion, or regiment pursuant to this chapter.(b) If the Adjutant General approves the petition, the principal and governing board of the private school shall have the same authority as a similar official of a school, college, or community college to create a unit of, and to become a member of, the California Cadet Corps.(c) A California Cadet Corps unit formed under this section shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as though it were a school, college, or community college.
636645
637646 SEC. 35. Section 520.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:
638647
639648 ### SEC. 35.
640649
641650 520.1. (a) The principal and governing board of a private educational institution, charter school, or military academy in which a J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. unit is not maintained, but which otherwise meets the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and any rules and regulations that may be adopted by the Adjutant General, may apply to the Adjutant General for permission to establish a California Cadet Corps unit, battalion, or regiment pursuant to this chapter.(b) If the Adjutant General approves the petition, the principal and governing board of the private school shall have the same authority as a similar official of a school, college, or community college to create a unit of, and to become a member of, the California Cadet Corps.(c) A California Cadet Corps unit formed under this section shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as though it were a school, college, or community college.
642651
643652 520.1. (a) The principal and governing board of a private educational institution, charter school, or military academy in which a J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. unit is not maintained, but which otherwise meets the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and any rules and regulations that may be adopted by the Adjutant General, may apply to the Adjutant General for permission to establish a California Cadet Corps unit, battalion, or regiment pursuant to this chapter.(b) If the Adjutant General approves the petition, the principal and governing board of the private school shall have the same authority as a similar official of a school, college, or community college to create a unit of, and to become a member of, the California Cadet Corps.(c) A California Cadet Corps unit formed under this section shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as though it were a school, college, or community college.
644653
645654 520.1. (a) The principal and governing board of a private educational institution, charter school, or military academy in which a J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. unit is not maintained, but which otherwise meets the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and any rules and regulations that may be adopted by the Adjutant General, may apply to the Adjutant General for permission to establish a California Cadet Corps unit, battalion, or regiment pursuant to this chapter.(b) If the Adjutant General approves the petition, the principal and governing board of the private school shall have the same authority as a similar official of a school, college, or community college to create a unit of, and to become a member of, the California Cadet Corps.(c) A California Cadet Corps unit formed under this section shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as though it were a school, college, or community college.
646655
647656
648657
649658 520.1. (a) The principal and governing board of a private educational institution, charter school, or military academy in which a J.R.O.T.C. or R.O.T.C. unit is not maintained, but which otherwise meets the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and any rules and regulations that may be adopted by the Adjutant General, may apply to the Adjutant General for permission to establish a California Cadet Corps unit, battalion, or regiment pursuant to this chapter.
650659
651660 (b) If the Adjutant General approves the petition, the principal and governing board of the private school shall have the same authority as a similar official of a school, college, or community college to create a unit of, and to become a member of, the California Cadet Corps.
652661
653662 (c) A California Cadet Corps unit formed under this section shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter as though it were a school, college, or community college.
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655664 SEC. 36. Section 522 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:522. (a) The Adjutant General may enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation if the corporations articles of incorporation and bylaws expressly support the goals of the California Cadet Corps and the net earnings or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of the California Cadet Corps.(b) A California Cadet Corps adult member may serve as a board member of a corporation described in subdivision (a) provided the corporation has an approved cooperative agreement with the department.(c) The Adjutant General may establish regulations regarding subdivisions (a) and (b).(d) A cooperative agreement described in subdivision (a) shall define the requirements, authorizations, and restrictions of the nonprofit corporation to solicit grants and other funding, including private donations, on behalf of a California Cadet Corps unit.
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657666 SEC. 36. Section 522 is added to the Military and Veterans Code, to read:
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661670 522. (a) The Adjutant General may enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation if the corporations articles of incorporation and bylaws expressly support the goals of the California Cadet Corps and the net earnings or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of the California Cadet Corps.(b) A California Cadet Corps adult member may serve as a board member of a corporation described in subdivision (a) provided the corporation has an approved cooperative agreement with the department.(c) The Adjutant General may establish regulations regarding subdivisions (a) and (b).(d) A cooperative agreement described in subdivision (a) shall define the requirements, authorizations, and restrictions of the nonprofit corporation to solicit grants and other funding, including private donations, on behalf of a California Cadet Corps unit.
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663672 522. (a) The Adjutant General may enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation if the corporations articles of incorporation and bylaws expressly support the goals of the California Cadet Corps and the net earnings or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of the California Cadet Corps.(b) A California Cadet Corps adult member may serve as a board member of a corporation described in subdivision (a) provided the corporation has an approved cooperative agreement with the department.(c) The Adjutant General may establish regulations regarding subdivisions (a) and (b).(d) A cooperative agreement described in subdivision (a) shall define the requirements, authorizations, and restrictions of the nonprofit corporation to solicit grants and other funding, including private donations, on behalf of a California Cadet Corps unit.
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665674 522. (a) The Adjutant General may enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation if the corporations articles of incorporation and bylaws expressly support the goals of the California Cadet Corps and the net earnings or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of the California Cadet Corps.(b) A California Cadet Corps adult member may serve as a board member of a corporation described in subdivision (a) provided the corporation has an approved cooperative agreement with the department.(c) The Adjutant General may establish regulations regarding subdivisions (a) and (b).(d) A cooperative agreement described in subdivision (a) shall define the requirements, authorizations, and restrictions of the nonprofit corporation to solicit grants and other funding, including private donations, on behalf of a California Cadet Corps unit.
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669678 522. (a) The Adjutant General may enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit public benefit education corporation if the corporations articles of incorporation and bylaws expressly support the goals of the California Cadet Corps and the net earnings or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of the California Cadet Corps.
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671680 (b) A California Cadet Corps adult member may serve as a board member of a corporation described in subdivision (a) provided the corporation has an approved cooperative agreement with the department.
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673682 (c) The Adjutant General may establish regulations regarding subdivisions (a) and (b).
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675684 (d) A cooperative agreement described in subdivision (a) shall define the requirements, authorizations, and restrictions of the nonprofit corporation to solicit grants and other funding, including private donations, on behalf of a California Cadet Corps unit.