 The California Association of Japanese Language School Inc. (CAJLS) is a 501(c)(3) status non-profit organization that is comprised of Saturday-only Japanese language schools located in various parts of California, organizations based in Japanese American communities, and individual supporters. Through its activities, the CAJLS aims to promote the teaching of Japanese language and culture, and thereby ensure the preservation and improvement of the community-based Japanese language institutions and enhance the opportunities for all comers to acquire Japanese language capability and understanding of Japanese culture as well as the Japanese American heritage. |
CAJLS was instrumental in the establishment of the State of California Education Code, Section 51243-51245.
As of December 15, 2008, CAJLS has 21 member schools, one community organization, and three individual supporters officially registered.