Section 88008.
Cal. Education Code - EDC § 88008.
in effectIf the governing board of a community college district establishes positions in the categories described below and restricts initial appointments of new employees to persons in low-income groups or residing in specifically designated areas of the community, then such positions shall, in addition to the regular class title, be classified as “restricted.” The positions shall be part of the classified service and persons so employed shall be classified employees for all purposes except that (1) they shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 88091 or 88092, and (2) they shall not acquire permanent status or seniority credit and shall not be eligible for promotion into the regular classified service until they have complied with the provisions of subdivision (c) of Section 88005.
The categories of positions for which the governing board may establish restrictions under this section are:
(a)
The position of instructional aide, as defined in Section 88243.
(b)
Any other position involving personal contacts with students or parents, that is established to assist college staff personnel responsible for college-community relations; educational support services for such areas as counseling, library, or health; or the correction or prevention of behavioral problems.
This section shall apply to districts that have adopted the merit system in the same manner and effect as if it were a part of Article 3 (commencing with Section 88060).
References
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 88091.
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 88092.
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 88005.
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 88243.
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 88060.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026