This handbook makes clear what the legal rights and responsibilities of California teachers and students are with regard to moral and civic education. For example, the duty of teachers concerning the instruction of pupils in ethics, morals, manners, religion and democratic principles is explained through discussion of the values that teachers are responsible for teaching. The handbook includes information on the legalities of these issues and quotes significant excerpts from several legal sources, including the State of California and Federal Constitutions. The handbook also makes the distinction between teaching about religion, which is constitutionally allowed, as opposed to instruction in religion, which is not allowed. (DB)