This synopsis of California legislation relevant to bilingual-bicultural education programs covers the period from 1965 through 1975 and is divided into nine major categories. They are: (1) bilingual and English language instruction; (2) preschool child development; (3) education from kindergarten through high school; (4) adult education; (5) employment and inservice training; (6) credential programs; (7) instructional materials, testing, and studies of the various programs and educational opportunities; (8) unemployment and housing; and (9) related categorical program funding. The principal provisions of each act are summarized, including funding, and the present status of the act is noted if it has subsequently been changed. (CLK)