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This chapter is named the Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 1996 and may be cited by that name. This section lets California education entities and teacher-training institutions make agreements or contracts to exchange or assign personnel, with assignments limited to one year. A specified $2,012,035,000 of bond proceeds must be deposited into the State School Building Lease-Purchase Fund. Money in the State School Building Lease-Purchase Fund must be used to provide aid and reimburse specified education and bond-expense funds. An agreement under Section 10000 must allow certain California State University and district teaching employees to take on each other’s duties.

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  1. 48054.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Admission [48000 - 48071] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Nonresidents [48050 - 48054] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop and implement a plan for the U.S.-Japan high school pupil exchange objectives, with costs funded by private-sector donations and no state funds appropriated for that purpose.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Admission [48000 - 48071] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Nonresidents [48050 - 48054] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48054. (a) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop and implement a specific plan to help achieve the objectives contained in the April 17, 1996, Joint Statement between the United States and Japan providing for the educational exchange of high school pupils between the two countries. The plan shall include ways to best utilize the strong cooperative relationship between California and the Osaka Prefecture that was established pursuant to the Cooperation Agreement dated November 15, 1994, between the State of California and the Prefecture of Osaka. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that the plan be developed and implemented no later than June 1, 1997. (c) The costs of the plan shall be funded through donations from the private sector. No state funds shall be appropriated to the State Department of Education for the purposes of developing and implementing the plan required pursuant to subdivision (a). (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 773, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  2. 48070.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Admission [48000 - 48071] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Promotion and Retention [48070 - 48071] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 81. )

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    School district governing boards and county superintendents must adopt promotion and retention policies, and pupils may be promoted or retained only under those policies.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Admission [48000 - 48071] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Promotion and Retention [48070 - 48071] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 81. ) ## 48070. The governing board of each school district and each county superintendent of schools shall adopt policies regarding pupil promotion and retention. A pupil shall be promoted or retained only as provided in the policies adopted pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 81. Effective July 28, 1983.)
  3. 48070.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Admission [48000 - 48071] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Promotion and Retention [48070 - 48071] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 81. )

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    School district and county education boards must adopt promotion-and-retention policies for applicable grades, and those policies must include identification, notice, appeal, and remedial-instruction procedures.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Admission [48000 - 48071] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Promotion and Retention [48070 - 48071] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 81. ) ## 48070.5. (a) In addition to the policy adopted pursuant to Section 48070, the governing board of each school district and each county board of education shall, in those applicable grade levels, approve a policy regarding the promotion and retention of pupils between the following grades: (1) Between second grade and third grade. (2) Between third grade and fourth grade. (3) Between fourth and fifth grade. (4) Between the end of the intermediate grades and the beginning of middle school grades which typically occurs between sixth grade and seventh grade, but may vary depending upon the grade configuration of the school or school district. (5) Between the end of the middle school grades and the beginning of high school which typically occurs between eighth grade and ninth grade, but may vary depending upon the grade configuration of the school or school district. (b) The policy shall provide for the identification of pupils who should be retained and who are at risk of being retained in their current grade level on the basis of either of the following: (1) The results of the assessments administered pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 60640) of Chapter 5 of Part 33 and the minimum levels of proficiency recommended by the State Board of Education pursuant to Section 60648. (2) The pupil’s grades and other indicators of academic achievement designated by the district. (c) The policy shall base the identification of pupils pursuant to subdivision (b) at the grade levels identified pursuant to paragraph (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) primarily on the basis of the pupil’s level of proficiency in reading. The policy shall base the identification of pupils pursuant to subdivision (b) at the grade levels identified pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subdivision (a) on the basis of the pupil’s level of proficiency in reading, English language arts, and mathematics. (d) (1) If either measure identified in paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (b) identifies that a pupil is performing below the minimum standard for promotion, the pupil shall be retained in his or her current grade level unless the pupil’s regular classroom teacher determines in writing that retention is not the appropriate intervention for the pupil’s academic deficiencies. This written determination shall specify the reasons that retention is not appropriate for the pupil and shall include recommendations for interventions other than retention that in the opinion of the teacher are necessary to assist the pupil to attain acceptable levels of academic achievement. If the teacher’s recommendation to promote is contingent upon the pupil’s participation in a summer school or interim session remediation program, the pupil’s academic performance shall be reassessed at the end of the remediation program, and the decision to retain or promote the pupil shall be reevaluated at that time. The teacher’s evaluation shall be provided to and discussed with the pupil’s parent or guardian and the school principal before any final determination of pupil retention or promotion. (2) If the pupil does not have a single regular classroom teacher, the policy adopted by the school district shall specify the teacher or teachers responsible for the promotion or retention decision. (e) The policy shall provide for parental notification when a pupil is identified as being at risk of retention. This notice shall be provided as early in the school year as practicable. The policy shall provide a pupil’s parent or guardian the opportunity to consult with the teacher or teachers responsible for the decision to promote or retain the pupil. (f) The policy shall provide a process whereby the decision of the teacher to retain or promote a pupil may be appealed. If an appeal is made, the burden shall be on the appealing party to show why the decision of the teacher should be overruled. (g) The policy shall provide that pupils who are at-risk of being retained in their current grade be identified as early in the school year, and as early in their school careers, as practicable. (h) The policy shall indicate the manner in which opportunities for remedial instruction will be provided to pupils who are recommended for retention or who are identified as being at risk for retention. (i) The policy adopted pursuant to this section shall be adopted at a public meeting of the governing board of the school district. (j) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the retention of a pupil not included in grade levels identified pursuant to subdivision (a), or for reasons other than those specified in subdivision (b), if such retention is determined to be appropriate for that pupil. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a governing board from adopting promotion and retention policies that exceed the criteria established in this section. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 742, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  4. 48070.6.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Admission [48000 - 48071] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Promotion and Retention [48070 - 48071] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 81. )

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    The Superintendent must prepare and annually submit the Annual Report on Dropouts in California to the Governor, Legislature, and state board, and also present and post the report contents publicly.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Admission [48000 - 48071] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Promotion and Retention [48070 - 48071] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 81. ) ## 48070.6. (a) On or before August 1, 2011, and annually thereafter, utilizing data produced by the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System pursuant to Section 60900 and other available data, the Superintendent shall submit to the Governor, the Legislature, and the state board a report that shall be called the Annual Report on Dropouts in California. The report shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) One-year dropout rates for each of grades 7 to 12, inclusive. (2) Four-year cohort dropout rates for grades 9 to 12, inclusive. (3) Two- or three-year cohort dropout rates, as appropriate, for middle schools. (4) Grade 9 to grade 10 promotion rates. (5) Percentage of high school pupils for each of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, who are on track to earn sufficient credits to graduate. (6) The average number of nonpromotional school moves that pupils make between grades 6 to 12, inclusive. (7) “Full-year” dropout rates for alternative schools, including dropout recovery high schools, calculated using a methodology developed by the Superintendent to appropriately reflect dropout rates in each type of alternative school. (8) An explanation of the methodology or methodologies used to calculate “full-year” dropout rates for alternative schools pursuant to paragraph (7). (9) Other available data relating to dropout or graduation rates or pupil progress toward high school graduation. (b) When cohort dropout rates can be calculated accurately using longitudinal data, the rates described in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) shall be replaced by dropout rates for cohorts of pupils entering middle school. (c) When data is available, the report shall also include all of the following: (1) Rates at which pupils graduate in four, five, and six years, pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 52052. (2) Percentage of high school graduates and dropouts who completed courses that are certified by the University of California as meeting admission requirement criteria for the University of California and California State University systems. (3) Percentage of high school graduates and dropouts who completed two or more classes in career technical education. (4) Percentage of high school graduates and dropouts who completed both course sequences described in paragraphs (2) and (3). (5) Behavioral data by school and school district, including suspensions and expulsions. (6) Truancy rates. (7) GED earning rates. (8) Chronic absentee rates, as defined in Section 60901. (d) If possible, the data listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be presented in the report, organized as follows: (1) By state. (2) By county. (3) By school district, both including and excluding charter schools. (4) By school. (e) The report shall include data from alternative middle and high schools, including continuation high schools, community day schools, juvenile court schools, special schools, opportunity schools, and schools attended by wards of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice. (f) The report may include relevant data on school climate and pupil engagement from the California Healthy Kids Survey. (g) If possible, the data listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be presented for the following subgroups, if the subgroup consists of at least 50 pupils, and the subgroup constitutes at least 15 percent of the total population of pupils at a school: (1) Grade level. (2) Ethnicity. (3) Gender. (4) Low socioeconomic status. (5) English learners. (6) Special education status. (h) The first Annual Report on Dropouts in California shall include data from the most recent year. Subsequent annual reports shall include data from the most recent year and, at a minimum, the two prior years, so that comparisons can be made easily. (i) The Superintendent or his or her designee shall make an oral presentation of the contents of the report to the state board at a regularly scheduled meeting of the state board. (j) The Superintendent shall make the contents of the report available on the department’s Internet Web site in a format that is easy for the public to access and understand. (k) If inclusion of school-level data would render the written report unwieldy, the data may be omitted from the written report and posted on the department’s Internet Web site. (l) It is the intent of the Legislature that the report prepared by the Superintendent be usable by schools, school districts, policymakers, researchers, parents, and the public, for purposes of identifying and understanding trends, causal relations, early warning indicators, and potential points of intervention to address the high rate of dropouts in California. (m) For purposes of this section, dropouts shall be defined using the exit/withdrawal codes developed by the department. (n) For purposes of this section, “dropout recovery high school” has the same meaning as defined in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 52052. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 641, Sec. 7. (AB 830) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  5. 48071.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Admission [48000 - 48071] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Promotion and Retention [48070 - 48071] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 81. )

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    A local educational agency must follow this section’s retention rules, including offering consultation and notices to parents and providing supports tied to retention decisions.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Admission [48000 - 48071] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Promotion and Retention [48070 - 48071] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 81. ) ## 48071. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), “eligible pupil” means either of the following: (1) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), “eligible pupil” means a pupil who has received deficient grades for at least one-half of the pupil’s coursework in the 2020–21 academic year. For purposes of this paragraph, a deficient grade is a D, F, a No Pass, or an equivalent as determined by the local educational agency. (B) A pupil enrolled in grade 12 during the 2020–21 school year shall not be eligible for retention under this section. (2) “Local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school. (3) “Parent” means the natural or adoptive parent or guardian, the person having legal custody, or other educational rights holder. (b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, a local educational agency shall implement this section and shall permit an eligible pupil for whom a decision to retain is made by the local educational agency to be retained in the pupil’s 2020–21 grade level for the 2021–22 academic year. (2) The requirements of this section are supplemental to, and do not replace, any existing retention policy, which shall continue to remain operative for all school years. (c) A local educational agency, upon receiving a written request from the parent of an eligible pupil to retain the pupil for the 2021–22 school year, shall offer the parent a consultation with the parent, the pupil, the administrator, and a teacher. A consultation shall occur within 30 calendar days of receiving the written request for a consultation and shall include all of the following: (1) Discussion of all available learning recovery options, including both of the following: (A) Specific interventions and supports pursuant to Part 24.6 (commencing with Section 43520) of Division 3. (B) Access to prior semester courses in which the pupil received a D or F letter grade in the 2020–21 academic year, some other form of credit recovery, or other support pursuant to Section 51225. (2) Consideration of the pupil’s academic data and any other information relevant to whether retention is in the pupil’s best interests, academically and socially. (3) Discussion about research on the effects of pupil retention and the types of interventions and supports that have been shown to be beneficial to pupils. (d) A local educational agency shall ensure that a retention decision is consistent with an eligible pupil’s individualized education program. (e) A local educational agency shall notify a parent with the final determination of the local educational agency’s decision regarding the pupil’s retention within 10 calendar days of the consultation described in subdivision (c). (f) A pupil retained pursuant to this section shall also be offered supplemental interventions and supports pursuant to Part 24.6 (commencing with Section 43520) of Division 3. (g) A pupil who is not retained pursuant to this section shall be offered both of the following: (1) Specific interventions and support pursuant to Part 24.6 (commencing with Section 43520) of Division 3. (2) Access to prior semester courses in which the pupil received a D or F letter grade in the 2020–21 academic year, some other form of credit recovery, or other supports pursuant to Section 51225. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 41, Sec. 1. (AB 104) Effective July 1, 2021.)
  6. 48200.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Children ages 6 to 18 who are not exempt must be in compulsory full-time education, and covered pupils must attend the required school or classes for the full schoolday.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48200. Each person between the ages of 6 and 18 years not exempted under the provisions of this chapter or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 48400) is subject to compulsory full-time education. Each person subject to compulsory full-time education and each person subject to compulsory continuation education not exempted under the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 48400) shall attend the public full-time day school or continuation school or classes and for the full time designated as the length of the schoolday by the governing board of the school district in which the residency of either the parent or legal guardian is located and each parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of the pupil shall send the pupil to the public full-time day school or continuation school or classes and for the full time designated as the length of the schoolday by the governing board of the school district in which the residence of either the parent or legal guardian is located. Unless otherwise provided for in this code, a pupil shall not be enrolled for less than the minimum schoolday established by law. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1452, Sec. 411.)
  7. 48200.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A Carson resident who is a parent or legal guardian may enroll a compulsory-school-age person in the local district where the parent or guardian lives or in Los Angeles Unified, if done under a mutually adopted transfer agreement.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48200.5. Notwithstanding Section 48200, any resident of the City of Carson who is the parent or legal guardian of a person subject to compulsory education may enroll that person in either the school district in which the residency of the parent or guardian is located or in the Los Angeles Unified School District pursuant to the terms of an agreement permitting those transfers that is mutually adopted by the Compton Unified School District and the Los Angeles Unified School District. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 323, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  8. 48201.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    If a child aged 6 to 16 is moved before the school term ends, the responsible parent, guardian, or other caretaker must enroll the child in the public full-time day school in the new district, unless an exemption applies. When a student transfers, the new district must request certain suspension or expulsion records, tell the student’s teacher about them, and teachers must keep that information confidential.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48201. (a) Except for pupils exempt from compulsory school attendance under Section 48231, any parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of any minor between the ages of 6 and 16 years who removes the minor from any city, city and county, or school district before the completion of the current school term, shall enroll the minor in a public full-time day school of the city, city and county, or school district to which the minor is removed. (b) (1) Upon a pupil’s transfer from one school district to another, the school district into which the pupil is transferring shall request that the school district in which the pupil was last enrolled provide any records that the district maintains in its ordinary course of business or receives from a law enforcement agency regarding acts committed by the transferring pupil that resulted in the pupil’s suspension from school or expulsion from the school district. Upon receipt of this information, the receiving school district shall inform any teacher of the pupil that the pupil was suspended from school or expelled from the school district and shall inform the teacher of the act that resulted in that action. (2) A school district, or school district officer or employee, is not civilly or criminally liable for providing information under this subdivision unless it is proven that the information was false and that the district or district officer or employee knew or should have known that the information was false or the information was provided with a reckless disregard for its truth or falsity. (3) Any information received by a teacher pursuant to this subdivision shall be received in confidence for the limited purpose for which it was provided and shall not be further disseminated by the teacher. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 345, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  9. 48202.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    County school authorities may require schools to report pupil attendance severances, and school administrators must report specified severances to the county superintendent.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48202. The county board of education of each county may establish, by resolution, the following regulation requiring the reporting of various types of severance of attendance of or by any pupil subject to the compulsory education laws of California or of any one or more of the types of severance enumerated in subdivision (a) below and may require such reporting of any or all of the private and public schools of the county: (a) The administration of each private school and public school district of the county shall, upon the severance of attendance by any pupil subject to the compulsory education laws of California, whether by expulsion, exclusion, exemption, transfer, suspension beyond 10 schooldays, or other reasons, report such severance to the county superintendent of schools in the jurisdiction. The report shall include names, ages, last known address and the reason for each such severance. (b) It shall be the duty of the county superintendent of such county to examine such reports and draw to the attention of the county board of education and local district board of education any cases in which the interests of the child or the welfare of the state may need further examination. (c) After preliminary study of available information in cases so referred to it, the county board of education may, on its own action, hold hearings on such cases in the manner provided in Sections 48915 through 48920 and with the same powers of final decision as therein provided. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  10. 48203.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    School officials must report certain student separations or admission denials to the county superintendent, with required details included in the report.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48203. (a) The superintendent of a school district and the principal of a private school in each county shall, upon the severance of attendance or the denial of admission of any child who is an individual with exceptional needs, as that term is defined in Section 56026, or who is a qualified handicapped person, as that term is defined in regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Education pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), but who is otherwise subject to the compulsory education laws of California, report the severance, expulsion, exclusion, exemption, transfer, or suspension beyond 10 schooldays to the county superintendent of schools. The report shall include names, ages, last known address, and the reason for the severance, expulsion, exclusion, exemption, transfer, or suspension. (b) It is the duty of the county superintendent to examine those reports and draw to the attention of the county board of education and governing board of a school district any cases in which the interests of the child or the welfare of the state may need further examination. (c) After a preliminary study of available information in cases referred to it, the county board of education may, on its own action, hold hearings on those cases in the manner provided in Section 48914 and with the same powers of final decision as therein provided. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 59, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  11. 48204.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section lets certain pupils count as meeting school-district residency rules and limits when districts may deny admission or block transfers.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48204. (a) Notwithstanding Section 48200, a pupil complies with the residency requirements for school attendance in a school district if he or she is any of the following: (1) (A) A pupil placed within the boundaries of that school district in a regularly established licensed children’s institution or a licensed foster home as defined in Section 56155.5, or a family home pursuant to a commitment or placement under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 200) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (B) An agency placing a pupil in a home or institution described in subparagraph (A) shall provide evidence to the school that the placement or commitment is pursuant to law. (2) A pupil who is a foster child who remains in his or her school of origin pursuant to subdivisions (f) and (g) of Section 48853.5. (3) A pupil for whom interdistrict attendance has been approved pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 46600) of Part 26. (4) A pupil whose residence is located within the boundaries of that school district and whose parent or legal guardian is relieved of responsibility, control, and authority through emancipation. (5) A pupil who lives in the home of a caregiving adult that is located within the boundaries of that school district. Execution of an affidavit under penalty of perjury pursuant to Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 6550) of Division 11 of the Family Code by the caregiving adult is a sufficient basis for a determination that the pupil lives in the home of the caregiver, unless the school district determines from actual facts that the pupil is not living in the home of the caregiver. (6) A pupil residing in a state hospital located within the boundaries of that school district. (7) A pupil whose parent or legal guardian resides outside of the boundaries of that school district but is employed and lives with the pupil at the place of his or her employment within the boundaries of the school district for a minimum of three days during the school week. (b) (1) A school district may deem a pupil to have complied with the residency requirements for school attendance in the school district if at least one parent or the legal guardian of the pupil is physically employed within the boundaries of that school district for a minimum of 10 hours during the school week. (2) This subdivision does not require the school district within which at least one parent or the legal guardian of a pupil is employed to admit the pupil to its schools. A school district shall not, however, refuse to admit a pupil under this subdivision on the basis, except as expressly provided in this subdivision, of race, ethnicity, sex, parental income, scholastic achievement, or any other arbitrary consideration. (3) The school district in which the residency of either the parents or the legal guardian of the pupil is established, or the school district to which the pupil is to be transferred under this subdivision, may prohibit the transfer of the pupil under this subdivision if the governing board of the school district determines that the transfer would negatively impact the court-ordered or voluntary desegregation plan of the school district. (4) The school district to which the pupil is to be transferred under this subdivision may prohibit the transfer of the pupil if the school district determines that the additional cost of educating the pupil would exceed the amount of additional state aid received as a result of the transfer. (5) The governing board of a school district that prohibits the transfer of a pupil pursuant to paragraph (2), (3), or (4) is encouraged to identify, and communicate in writing to the parents or the legal guardian of the pupil, the specific reasons for that determination and is encouraged to ensure that the determination, and the specific reasons for the determination, are accurately recorded in the minutes of the board meeting in which the determination was made. (6) The average daily attendance for pupils admitted pursuant to this subdivision is calculated pursuant to Section 46607. (7) Unless approved by the sending school district, this subdivision does not authorize a net transfer of pupils out of a school district, calculated as the difference between the number of pupils exiting the school district and the number of pupils entering the school district, in a fiscal year in excess of the following amounts: (A) For a school district with an average daily attendance for that fiscal year of less than 501 pupils, 5 percent of the average daily attendance of the school district. (B) For a school district with an average daily attendance for that fiscal year of 501 pupils or more, but less than 2,501 pupils, 3 percent of the average daily attendance of the school district or 25 pupils, whichever amount is greater. (C) For a school district with an average daily attendance of 2,501 pupils or more, 1 percent of the average daily attendance of the school district or 75 pupils, whichever amount is greater. (8) Once a pupil is deemed to have complied with the residency requirements for school attendance pursuant to this subdivision and is enrolled in a school in a school district the boundaries of which include the location where at least one parent or the legal guardian of a pupil is physically employed, the pupil does not have to reapply in the next school year to attend a school within that school district and the governing board of the school district shall allow the pupil to attend school through grade 12 in that school district if the parent or legal guardian so chooses and if at least one parent or the legal guardian of the pupil continues to be physically employed by an employer situated within the attendance boundaries of the school district, subject to paragraphs (2) to (7), inclusive. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 561, Sec. 37. (AB 1516) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  12. 48204.1.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    School districts must accept reasonable residency evidence from a pupil’s parent or legal guardian, and must accept a residency declaration from an unaccompanied youth in place of a parent’s declaration.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48204.1. (a) A school district shall accept from the parent or legal guardian of a pupil reasonable evidence that the pupil meets the residency requirements for school attendance in the school district as set forth in Sections 48200 and 48204. Reasonable evidence of residency for a pupil living with his or her parent or legal guardian shall be established by documentation showing the name and address of the parent or legal guardian within the school district, including, but not limited to, any of the following documentation: (1) Property tax payment receipts. (2) Rental property contract, lease, or payment receipts. (3) Utility service contract, statement, or payment receipts. (4) Pay stubs. (5) Voter registration. (6) Correspondence from a government agency. (7) Declaration of residency executed by the parent or legal guardian of a pupil. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a parent or legal guardian of a pupil to show all of the items of documentation listed in paragraphs (1) to (7), inclusive, of subdivision (a). (c) If an employee of a school district reasonably believes that the parent or legal guardian of a pupil has provided false or unreliable evidence of residency, the school district may make reasonable efforts to determine that the pupil actually meets the residency requirements set forth in Sections 48200 and 48204. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting access to pupil enrollment in a school district as otherwise provided by federal and state statutes and regulations. This includes immediate enrollment and attendance guaranteed to a homeless child or youth, as defined in Section 11434a(2) of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11434a(2) et seq.), without any proof of residency or other documentation. (e) Consistent with Section 11432(g) of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.), proof of residency of a parent within a school district shall not be required for an unaccompanied youth, as defined in Section 11434a(6) of Title 42 of the United States Code. A school district shall accept a declaration of residency executed by the unaccompanied youth in lieu of a declaration of residency executed by his or her parent or legal guardian. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 162, Sec. 33. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  13. 48204.2.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    If a school district chooses to investigate pupil residency, its governing board must adopt a policy first, and that policy must set rules for when investigations can start, what methods may be used, a ban on surreptitious recording, truthful identification by staff, and an appeal process.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48204.2. (a) If a school district elects to undertake an investigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 48204.1, the governing board of the school district shall adopt a policy regarding the investigation of a pupil to determine whether the pupil meets the residency requirements for school attendance in the school district before investigating any pupils. (b) The policy shall do all of the following: (1) Identify the circumstances upon which the school district may initiate an investigation, which shall, at a minimum, require the school district employee to be able to identify specific, articulable facts supporting the belief that the parent or legal guardian of the pupil has provided false or unreliable evidence of residency. (2) (A) Describe the investigatory methods that may be used by the school district in the conduct of the investigation, including whether the school district will be employing the services of a private investigator. (B) Before hiring a private investigator, the policy shall require the school district to make reasonable efforts to determine whether the pupil resides in the school district. (3) Prohibit the surreptitious photographing or video-recording of pupils who are being investigated. For purposes of this paragraph, “surreptitious photographing or video-recording” means the covert collection of photographic or videographic images of persons or places subject to an investigation. For purposes of this paragraph, the collection of images is not covert if the technology is used in open and public view. (4) Require that employees and contractors of the school district engaged in the investigation identify themselves truthfully as such to individuals contacted or interviewed during the course of the investigation. (5) Require a school district to specify the basis for a determination of nonresidency of a pupil, and provide a process to appeal that determination. If an appeal is made, the burden shall be on the appealing party to show why the decision of the school district should be overruled. (c) The policy required pursuant to this section shall be adopted at a public meeting of the governing board of the school district. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 65. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  14. 48204.3.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section lets certain pupils meet school residency rules when a parent is moving to a military installation on active duty, and it requires districts to accept electronic enrollment applications and coordinate records for eligible pupils.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48204.3. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Active military duty” means full-time military duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the California National Guard and the State Guard on active duty orders pursuant to Title 10 or 32 of the United States Code or Part 1 (commencing with Section 100) of Division 2 of the Military and Veterans Code. (2) “Military installation” means a base, camp, post, station, yard, center, home port facility for any ship, or other activity under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard. (3) “Parent” means the natural or adoptive parent or guardian of a dependent child. (b) (1) Notwithstanding Section 48200, a pupil complies with the residency requirements for school attendance in a school district, if the pupil is a pupil whose parent is transferred or is pending transfer to a military installation within the state while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order. (2) For purposes of paragraph (1), “pupil” includes a pupil eligible for services or accommodations pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.), Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), as applicable. (c) A school district shall accept applications by electronic means for enrollment, including enrollment in a specific school or program within the school district, and course registration for pupils described in subdivision (b). (d) (1) The parent shall provide proof of residence in the school district within 10 days after the published arrival date provided on official documentation. (2) For purposes of paragraph (1), a parent may use any of the following addresses as related to their military move: (A) A temporary on-base billeting facility. (B) A purchased or leased home or apartment. (C) Federal government or public-private venture off-base military housing. (e) Upon notification that a pupil enrolling pursuant to this section is receiving, or may be eligible to receive, services or accommodations pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.), Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), as applicable, the school district shall promptly coordinate with the pupil’s parents and previous school pursuant to Section 56325 to ensure the timely exchange of records and to reduce any delays in the pupil receiving comparable services or accommodations from the school district, including, but not limited to, implementation of their individualized education program, individualized family service plan, or plan pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), as applicable. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 453, Sec. 1. (AB 1412) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  15. 48204.4.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Some pupils must be admitted to a school district even if they no longer live in California, if their parent or guardian left the state against their will and the pupil meets the listed proof requirements.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48204.4. (a) A pupil complies with the residency requirements for school attendance in a school district if he or she is a pupil whose parent or parents were residents of this state and departed California against their will, as defined in subdivision (d), and, if the pupil seeks admission to a school of the school district, shall be admitted by the governing board of the school district regardless of his or her current residency, if that pupil meets both of the following requirements: (1) The pupil has a parent or guardian who departed California against his or her will, as defined in subdivision (d). The pupil shall provide official documentation evidencing the departure of his or her parent or guardian. (2) The pupil moved outside of California as a result of his or her parent or guardian departing California against his or her will, as defined in subdivision (d), and the pupil lived in California immediately before moving outside of California. The pupil shall provide information and evidence demonstrating that the pupil was enrolled in a public school in California immediately before moving outside of California. (b) The parent or guardian of a pupil subject to subdivision (a) may designate an adult to attend school meetings and serve as an emergency contact. (c) Charges or fees of any kind shall not be required to be paid by a pupil, or by his or her parents or guardian, for admission or attendance in a school of a school district that provides instruction in accord with the requirements of this section. (d) (1) For purposes of this section, a person has “departed California against his or her will” if any of the following circumstances apply: (A) The person was in custody of a government agency and was transferred to another state. (B) The person was subject to a lawful order from a court or government agency that authorized the person’s removal from California. (C) The person was subject to a lawful order pursuant to subparagraph (B) and was permitted to depart California before being removed from California pursuant to the lawful order. (D) The person was removed or is permitted to depart voluntarily pursuant to the federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Sec. 1229c). (2) A school district may determine additional circumstances that are consistent with the purposes of this section. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 54. (SB 1289) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  16. 48204.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    School districts adjacent to the international border may need to take special steps to verify a pupil’s residency.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48204.5. (a) The Legislature finds that school districts that are adjacent to the international border, because of their geographic position, face unique circumstances in conducting the verification of a pupil’s residency. (b) The Legislature declares that international border school districts may need to employ certain efforts to verify residency. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 309, Sec. 1. Effective August 3, 1995.)
  17. 48204.6.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Local educational agencies must let certain military-family pupils stay in their school of origin or designated matriculation school, and the new school must immediately enroll them in some cases.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48204.6. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Local educational agency” means a county office of education, a school district, or a charter school. (2) “Pupil who is a child of a military family” means a pupil who meets the definition of “children of military families” in Section 49701. (3) “School of origin” means the school in which the pupil is enrolled at the time that a change in residence occurs. (b) Notwithstanding Section 48200, the local educational agency serving a pupil who is a child of a military family shall do either of the following: (1) Allow the pupil to continue his or her education in the school of origin, regardless of any change of residence of the military family during that school year, for the duration of the pupil’s status as a child of a military family. (2) For a pupil whose status changes due to the end of military service of his or her parent during a school year, comply with either of the following, as applicable: (A) If the pupil is enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 8, inclusive, allow the pupil to continue his or her education in the school of origin through the duration of that academic school year. (B) If the child is enrolled in high school, allow the pupil to continue his or her education in the school of origin through graduation. (c) To ensure that the pupil who is a child of a military family has the benefit of matriculating with his or her peers in accordance with the established feeder patterns of school districts, the following apply: (1) If the pupil who is a child of a military family is transitioning between school grade levels, the local educational agency shall allow the pupil who is a child of a military family to continue in the school district of origin in the same attendance area. (2) If the pupil who is a child of a military family is transitioning to a middle school or high school, and the school designated for matriculation is in another school district, the local educational agency shall allow the pupil who is a child of a military family to continue to the school designated for matriculation in that school district. (3) The new school shall immediately enroll the pupil who is a child of a military family even if the child has outstanding fees, fines, textbooks, or other items or moneys due to the school last attended or is unable to produce clothing or records normally required for enrollment, such as previous academic records, medical records, including, but not limited to, records or other proof of immunization history pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 120325) of Part 2 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code, proof of residency, other documentation, or school uniforms. (d) Unless otherwise required by federal law, this section does not require a local educational agency to provide transportation services to allow a pupil subject to paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (b) or subdivision (c) to attend a school pursuant to this section. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 327, Sec. 1. (AB 2949) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  18. 48204.7.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Local educational agencies must let migratory children stay in their school of origin or designated school under specified conditions, and must enroll them immediately even if records or fees are missing.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48204.7. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Local educational agency” means a county office of education, school district, or charter school. (2) “Pupil who is a migratory child” means a pupil who meets the definition of “currently migratory child” in Section 54441. (3) “School of origin” means the school in which the pupil is enrolled at the time that a change in residence occurs. (b) Notwithstanding Section 48200, the local educational agency serving a pupil who is a migratory child shall do either of the following: (1) Allow the pupil to continue their education in the school of origin, regardless of any change of residence of the migratory child during that school year, for the duration of the pupil’s status as a pupil who is a migratory child. (2) For a pupil whose status changes as a pupil who is a migratory child during a school year, comply with either of the following, as applicable: (A) If the pupil is enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 8, inclusive, allow the pupil to continue their education in the school of origin through the duration of that academic school year. (B) If the child is enrolled in high school, allow the pupil to continue their education in the school of origin through graduation. (c) To ensure that a pupil who is a migratory child has the benefit of matriculating with their peers in accordance with the established feeder patterns of school districts, the following apply: (1) If the pupil who is a migratory child is transitioning between school grade levels, the local educational agency shall allow the pupil who is a migratory child to continue in the school district of origin in the same attendance area. (2) If the pupil who is a migratory child is transitioning to a middle school or high school and the school designated for matriculation is in another school district, the local educational agency shall allow the pupil who is a migratory child to continue to the school designated for matriculation in that school district. (3) The new school shall immediately enroll the pupil who is a migratory child even if the child has outstanding fees, fines, textbooks, or other items or moneys due to the school last attended or is unable to produce clothing or records normally required for enrollment, such as previous academic records, medical records, including, but not limited to, records or other proof of immunization history pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 120325) of Part 2 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code, proof of residency, other documentation, or school uniforms. (d) Unless otherwise required by federal law, this section does not require a local educational agency to provide transportation services to allow a pupil subject to paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (b) or subdivision (c) to attend a school pursuant to this section. (e) This section does not require a local educational agency to provide a pupil who is a migratory child with a program with online instruction as a substitute for physical attendance. (f) A local educational agency shall inform a pupil who is a migratory child and that pupil’s parent or guardian of the impact of remaining in the school of origin on the eligibility of that pupil to receive migrant education services, as described in Article 3 (commencing with Section 54440) of Chapter 4 of Part 29. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 458, Sec. 1. (AB 1319) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  19. 48205.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section lists reasons a pupil must be excused from school and gives rules for making up missed work.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48205. (a) Notwithstanding Section 48200, a pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is: (1) Due to the pupil’s illness, including an absence for the benefit of the pupil’s mental or behavioral health. (2) Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer. (3) For purposes of having medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic services rendered. (4) For purposes of attending the funeral services or grieving the death of either a member of the pupil’s immediate family, or of a person that is determined by the pupil’s parent or guardian to be in such close association with the pupil as to be considered the pupil’s immediate family, so long as the absence is not more than five days per incident. (5) For purposes of jury duty in the manner provided for by law. (6) Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of whom the pupil is the custodial parent, including absences to care for a sick child, for which the school shall not require a note from a doctor. (7) For justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an attendance or appearance in court, attendance at a funeral service, observance of a holiday or ceremony of the pupil’s religion, attendance at a religious retreat, attendance at an employment conference, or attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offered by a nonprofit organization, when the pupil’s absence is requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board of the school district. (8) For purposes of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Section 12302 of the Elections Code. (9) For purposes of spending time with a member of the pupil’s immediate family who is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined in Section 49701, and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or has immediately returned from, deployment. Absences granted pursuant to this paragraph shall be granted for a period of time to be determined at the discretion of the superintendent of the school district. (10) For purposes of attending the pupil’s naturalization ceremony to become a United States citizen. (11) For purposes of participating in a cultural ceremony or event. (12) (A) For purposes of a middle school or high school pupil engaging in a civic or political event, as provided in subparagraph (B), provided that the pupil notifies the school ahead of the absence. (B) (i) A middle school or high school pupil who is absent pursuant to subparagraph (A) is required to be excused for only one schoolday-long absence per school year. (ii) A middle school or high school pupil who is absent pursuant to subparagraph (A) may be permitted additional excused absences in the discretion of a school administrator, as described in subdivision (c) of Section 48260. (13) (A) For any of the purposes described in clauses (i) to (iii), inclusive, if an immediate family member of the pupil, or a person that is determined by the pupil’s parent or guardian to be in such close association with the pupil as to be considered the pupil’s immediate family, has died, so long as the absence is not more than three days per incident. (i) To access services from a victim services organization or agency. (ii) To access grief support services. (iii) To participate in safety planning or to take other actions to increase the safety of the pupil or an immediate family member of the pupil, or a person that is determined by the pupil’s parent or guardian to be in such close association with the pupil as to be considered the pupil’s immediate family, including, but not limited to, temporary or permanent relocation. (B) Any absences beyond three days for the reasons described in subparagraph (A) shall be subject to the discretion of the school administrator, or their designee, pursuant to Section 48260. (14) Due to the pupil’s participation in military entrance processing. (15) Authorized at the discretion of a school administrator, as described in subdivision (c) of Section 48260. (b) A pupil absent from school pursuant to this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during the absence that can be reasonably provided and, upon satisfactory completion within a reasonable period of time, shall be given full credit for those assignments and tests. The teacher of the class from which a pupil is absent shall determine which tests and assignments shall be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and assignments that the pupil missed during the absence. (c) For purposes of this section, attendance at religious retreats shall not exceed one schoolday per semester. (d) Absences pursuant to this section are deemed to be absences in computing average daily attendance and shall not generate state apportionment payments. (e) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) A “civic or political event” includes, but is not limited to, voting, poll working, strikes, public commenting, candidate speeches, political or civic forums, and town halls. (2) “Cultural” means relating to the practices, habits, beliefs, and traditions of a certain group of people. (3) “Immediate family” means the parent or guardian, brother or sister, grandparent, or any other relative living in the household of the pupil. (4) “Victim services organization or agency” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (j) of Section 12945.8 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 967, Sec. 2.3. (AB 2499) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  20. 48206.3.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Students with a temporary disability that makes regular attendance impossible or inadvisable must receive individual instruction, and the school district must provide notice and attendance credit rules.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48206.3. (a) A pupil with a temporary disability that makes attendance in the regular day classes or alternative education program in which the pupil is enrolled impossible or inadvisable shall receive either individual instruction at home provided by the school district in which the pupil is deemed to reside, or individual instruction in a hospital or other residential health facility, excluding state hospitals, provided by the school district in which the hospital or other residential health facility is located. (b) For purposes of this section and Sections 48207, 48207.3, 48207.5, and 48208, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Individual instruction” means instruction provided to an individual pupil in the pupil’s home, in a hospital or other residential health facility, excluding state hospitals, or under other circumstances prescribed by regulations adopted for that purpose by the state board. (2) “Temporary disability” means a physical, mental, or emotional disability incurred while a pupil is enrolled in regular day classes or an alternative education program, and after which the pupil can reasonably be expected to return to regular day classes or the alternative education program. A temporary disability shall not include a disability for which a pupil is identified as an individual with exceptional needs pursuant to Section 56026. (c) (1) For purposes of computing average daily attendance pursuant to Section 42238.05, each clock hour of teaching time devoted to individual instruction shall count as one day of attendance. (2) No pupil shall be credited with more than five days of attendance per calendar week, or more than the total number of calendar days that regular classes are maintained by the school district in any fiscal year. (d) Notice of the availability of individual instruction shall be given pursuant to Section 48980, and shall include information regarding a pupil’s eligibility for, and the duration of, individual instruction. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any rights accruing to a pupil with a temporary disability who is also identified as an individual with exceptional needs, as defined in Section 56026. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 167, Sec. 1. (AB 2109) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  21. 48207.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section lets a school district or charter school keep enrolling certain temporarily disabled pupils in hospital or residential health care settings, and limits how they are counted for attendance purposes.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48207. (a) Notwithstanding Section 48200, a pupil with a temporary disability, who is in a hospital or other residential health facility, excluding a state hospital, located outside of the school district in which the pupil’s parent or guardian resides, shall be deemed to have complied with the residency requirements for school attendance in the school district in which the hospital is located. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a school district or charter school may continue to enroll a pupil with a temporary disability who is receiving individual instruction in a hospital or other residential health facility in order to facilitate the timely reentry of the pupil in his or her prior school after the hospitalization has ended, or in order to provide a partial week of instruction to a pupil who is receiving individual instruction in a hospital or other residential health facility, for fewer than five days of instruction per week, or the equivalent, as described in subdivision (c) of Section 48206.3. (c) (1) A pupil with a temporary disability who remains enrolled in a school district of residence or a charter school pursuant to subdivision (b) while also receiving individual instruction in a hospital or other residential health facility may only be counted by the school district of residence or charter school for purposes of computing average daily attendance pursuant to Section 42238.05 for days on which the pupil is in attendance in that school district or charter school. (2) A pupil with a temporary disability who remains enrolled in a school district of residence or a charter school pursuant to subdivision (b) while also receiving individual instruction in a hospital or other residential health facility may only be counted by the school district in which the hospital or other residential health facility is located for purposes of computing average daily attendance pursuant to Section 42238.05 for days on which the pupil is receiving individual instruction in a hospital or other residential health facility. (d) The total attendance counted for purposes of computing average daily attendance pursuant to Section 42238.05 for a pupil with a temporary disability, including days of attendance in a hospital or other residential health facility, shall not exceed five days per week, or the equivalent, as described in subdivision (c) of Section 48206.3. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 167, Sec. 3. (AB 2109) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  22. 48207.3.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Some pupils receiving individual instruction have a right to return to their former school or to attend school/receive home instruction in their district of residence when they are well enough and meet the stated timing or placement conditions.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48207.3. (a) A pupil receiving individual instruction who is well enough to return to a school shall be allowed to return to the school, including a charter school, that he or she attended immediately before receiving individual instruction, if the pupil returns during the school year in which the individual instruction was initiated. (b) A pupil who attends a school operated by a school district or a charter school, who is subsequently enrolled in individual instruction in a hospital or other residential health facility for a partial week, shall be entitled to attend school in his or her school district of residence, or receive individual instruction provided by the school district of residence in the pupil’s home, on days in which he or she is not receiving individual instruction in a hospital or other residential health facility, if he or she is well enough to do so. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 167, Sec. 4. (AB 2109) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  23. 48207.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Home instruction must begin within five working days after the school district decides the pupil should receive it.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48207.5. Individual instruction in a pupil’s home pursuant to Section 48206.3 shall commence no later than five working days after a school district has determined that the pupil shall receive this instruction. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 167, Sec. 5. (AB 2109) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  24. 48208.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A parent or guardian must tell the child’s school district when a temporarily disabled pupil is in a qualifying hospital, and the district must act quickly to decide on and provide individual instruction.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Persons Included [48200 - 48208] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48208. (a) It shall be the primary responsibility of the parent or guardian of a pupil with a temporary disability to notify the school district in which the pupil is deemed to reside pursuant to Section 48207 of the pupil’s presence in a qualifying hospital. (b) Upon receipt of notification pursuant to subdivision (a), a school district shall do all of the following: (1) Within five working days of receipt of the notification, determine whether the pupil will be able to receive individual instruction, and, if the determination is positive, when the individual instruction may commence. Individual instruction shall commence no later than five working days after a positive determination has been rendered. (2) Provide the pupil with individual instruction pursuant to Section 48206.3. The school district may enter into an agreement with the school district in which the pupil previously attended regular day classes or an alternative education program to have the school district the pupil previously attended provide the pupil with individual instruction pursuant to Section 48206.3. (3) Within five working days of the commencement of individual instruction, provide the school district in which the pupil previously attended regular day classes or an alternative education program with written notice that the pupil shall not be counted by that school district for purposes of computing average daily attendance pursuant to Section 42238.05, effective the date on which individual instruction commenced, except as provided in Section 48207. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 167, Sec. 6. (AB 2109) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  25. 48210.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Persons Excluded [48210 - 48216] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Children under six are excluded from public schools, unless another part of the code provides an exception.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Persons Excluded [48210 - 48216] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48210. Children under six years of age are excluded from the public schools, except as provided in this code. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  26. 48213.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Persons Excluded [48210 - 48216] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    If a pupil is excluded from attendance for the stated reasons, the governing board does not have to give prior notice to the parent or guardian, but must send notice of the exclusion as soon as reasonably possible afterward.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Persons Excluded [48210 - 48216] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48213. If a pupil is excluded from attendance pursuant to Section 120230 of the Health and Safety Code or Section 49451 of this code, or if a principal or his or her designee determines that the continued presence of the child would constitute a clear and present danger to the life, safety, or health of a pupil or school personnel, the governing board is not required to send prior notice of the exclusion to the parent or guardian of the pupil. The governing board shall send a notice of the exclusion as soon as is reasonably possible after the exclusion. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 677, Sec. 31. Effective October 7, 2005.)
  27. 48216.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Persons Excluded [48210 - 48216] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    School authorities must exclude a pupil who is not properly immunized and must notify the parent or guardian, giving two weeks to provide proof or an exemption.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Persons Excluded [48210 - 48216] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48216. (a) The county office of education or the governing board of the school district of attendance shall exclude any pupil who has not been immunized properly pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 120325) of Part 2 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code. (b) The governing board of the district shall notify the parent or guardian of the pupil that they have two weeks to supply evidence either that the pupil has been properly immunized, or that the pupil is exempted from the immunization requirement pursuant to Section 120365 or 120370 of the Health and Safety Code. (c) The governing board of the district, in the notice, shall refer the parent or guardian of the pupil to the pupil’s usual source of medical care to obtain the immunization, or if no usual source exists, either refer the parent or guardian to the county health department, or notify the parent or guardian that the immunizations will be administered at a school of the district. (Added by renumbering Section 46010.5 by Stats. 1997, Ch. 855, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1998. Operative July 1, 1998, by Sec. 12 of Ch. 855.)
  28. 48220.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Children in the classes described here are exempt from attending a public full-time day school, and school authorities must grant that exemption.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48220. The classes of children described in this article, shall be exempted by the proper school authorities from the requirements of attendance upon a public full-time day school. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  29. 48222.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Children taught in a qualifying private full-time day school are exempt from compulsory attendance, but the school must meet language, curriculum, attendance-record, and verification requirements.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48222. Children who are being instructed in a private full-time day school by persons capable of teaching shall be exempted. Such school shall, except under the circumstances described in Section 30, be taught in the English language and shall offer instruction in the several branches of study required to be taught in the public schools of the state. The attendance of the pupils shall be kept by private school authorities in a register, and the record of attendance shall indicate clearly every absence of the pupil from school for a half day or more during each day that school is maintained during the year. Exemptions under this section shall be valid only after verification by the attendance supervisor of the district, or other person designated by the board of education, that the private school has complied with the provisions of Section 33190 requiring the annual filing by the owner or other head of a private school of an affidavit or statement of prescribed information with the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The verification required by this section shall not be construed as an evaluation, recognition, approval, or endorsement of any private school or course. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  30. 48223.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Mentally gifted children in certain private full-time day schools are exempted if part of the curriculum is taught in a world language and at least 50% of daily instruction is in English.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48223. Children who are mentally gifted and who are being instructed in a private full-time day school by persons capable of teaching, where all or part of the courses of instruction required to be taught in the public schools of this state is taught in a world language with not less than 50 percent of the total daily instructional time taught in the English language, shall be exempted. The attendance of the pupils shall be kept pursuant to Section 48222. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 865, Sec. 14. (AB 2319) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  31. 48224.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Some children are exempt from compulsory education if they are taught by a private tutor or other person under the stated conditions.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48224. Children not attending a private, full-time, day school and who are being instructed in study and recitation for at least three hours a day for 175 days each calendar year by a private tutor or other person in the several branches of study required to be taught in the public schools of this state and in the English language shall be exempted. The tutor or other person shall hold a valid state credential for the grade taught. The instruction shall be offered between the hours of 8 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  32. 48225.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    School district governing boards or county superintendents may contract for tutoring-related eligibility lists and placement services for certain children working temporarily in entertainment or allied industries and exempt from full-time day school.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48225. The governing board of any school district which has children holding work permits to work temporarily in the entertainment or allied industries who are exempted from attending public full-time day school under the provisions of this article, or a county superintendent of schools, may contract with any person, firm or corporation responsible for the education of any children, so employed or acting on behalf thereof, to provide eligibility lists and placement services for qualified teaching and other necessary personnel for the tutoring of such children while so employed. Such personnel shall not for these purposes be deemed public employees. The contract shall require the payment of all costs of the school district, or the county superintendent of schools in providing the lists or services. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  33. 48225.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Certain pupils may be excused from school for limited entertainment or performing-arts activities, and they can make up missed work and receive credit.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48225.5. (a) (1) Notwithstanding Section 48200, a pupil who holds a work permit to work for a period of not more than five consecutive days in the entertainment or allied industries shall be excused from school during the period that the pupil is working in the entertainment or allied industry for a maximum of up to five absences per school year. (2) Notwithstanding Section 48200, a pupil shall be excused from school in order to participate with a not-for-profit performing arts organization in a performance for a public school pupil audience for a maximum of up to five days per school year provided the pupil’s parent or guardian provides a written note to the school authorities explaining the reason for the pupil’s absence. (b) A pupil absent from school under this section shall be permitted to complete all assignments and tests missed during the absence that can be reasonably provided and, upon satisfactory completion, shall be given full credit therefor. The teacher of any class from which a pupil is absent shall determine, pursuant to the regulations of the governing board of the school district, or the county board of education, what assignments the pupil shall make up and in what period of time the pupil shall complete those assignments. The tests and assignments shall be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and assignments that the pupil missed during the absence. (c) A pupil absent pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall receive instruction during the period of the absence from a studio teacher certified by the Labor Commissioner holding credentials as defined in Section 11755 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. The instruction shall be offered between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive, and between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive. The school district or county superintendent of schools shall accept the work done by the pupil and the grades given to the pupil on that work and shall provide the pupil with credit for the instruction the pupil received from that teacher. (d) At the request of a pupil excused from school pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), the pupil may be permitted to enroll in a work experience program of the school district and shall receive appropriate academic credit for that work experience. (e) This section shall apply to all pupils, whether a pupil is enrolled in regular classes or special education classes, a regional occupational program or center, or a program of independent study, or any other program of the school district or county superintendent of schools. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 879, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  34. 48230.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Children with work permits are exempt from compulsory attendance, but they must attend part-time classes.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48230. Children who hold permits to work shall be exempted, but such children shall be subject to compulsory attendance upon part-time classes. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  35. 48231.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Some pupils aged 12 to 18 who move into an attendance area from another state shortly before the school term ends are exempt for the rest of that school term.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48231. Notwithstanding Section 48201, pupils between 12 and 18 years of age who enter an attendance area from another state within 10 schooldays before the end of the school term during which such entrance occurs are exempt for the remainder of the school term. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1221.)
  36. 48232.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A 15-year-old student may take a leave of absence from school for up to one semester if the stated conditions are met.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Pupils Exempt [48220 - 48232] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48232. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a child who will be 15 years old at the time a leave of absence is to begin may take a leave of absence from school for a period of up to one semester, if all of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The school district governing board adopts a written policy to allow pupil leaves of absence consistent with this section. (b) The purpose of the leave is supervised travel, study, training, or work not available to the pupil under another education option. (c) A written agreement is entered into that is signed by the child’s parent or guardian, the principal or administrative officer of the school which the child would otherwise attend, a classroom teacher familiar with the child’s academic progress selected by the child, and the district supervisor of child welfare and attendance, and that provides for all of the following: (1) The purpose of the leave. (2) The length of time the child will be on leave. (3) A meeting between, or contact with, the child and a school official designated in the agreement at least once a month while the child is on leave. (4) A statement incorporating the provisions contained in subdivision (b). (d) The child shall be entitled to return to school at any time. No child who takes a leave of absence shall be penalized from completing his or her academic requirements within a time period equal to that of classmates who did not take a leave of absence, plus a period of time equal to the leave of absence. However, when a child reenrolls at any time other than the beginning of a semester, the school shall not be required to give makeup sessions during that semester for the classes that the child has missed. (e) A leave of absence may be extended for an additional semester upon approval by all parties to the written agreement and the local school attendance review board. (f) No leave of absence may be taken that would continue past the end of the school year in which the leave is taken. (g) If the pupil does not contact the designated school official as stipulated in the written agreement, the leave of absence shall be nullified. Any party to the written agreement may nullify the agreement for cause at any time. (h) No more than 1 percent of the pupils enrolled and in attendance at each school shall be permitted to take a leave of absence during each academic year. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 922, Sec. 103. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  37. 48240.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    School district boards and county superintendents must appoint attendance supervisors and set their duties; attendance supervisors must excuse certain absences for pupils with temporary disabilities and may provide support services and interventions.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48240. (a) The governing board of each school district and each county superintendent of schools shall appoint a supervisor of attendance and any assistant supervisors of attendance as may be necessary to supervise the attendance of pupils in the school district or county. The governing board of the school district or county superintendent of schools shall prescribe the duties of the supervisor of attendance and assistant supervisors of attendance to include, among other duties that may be required, those specific duties related to compulsory full-time education, truancy, work permits, compulsory continuation education, and opportunity schools, classes, and programs, now required of the attendance supervisors by this chapter and Article 4 (commencing with Section 48450) of Chapter 3 and Article 2 (commencing with Section 48640) of Chapter 4. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that in performing his or her duties, the supervisor of attendance promote a culture of attendance and establish a system to accurately track pupil attendance in order to achieve all of the following: (1) Raise the awareness of school personnel, parents, guardians, caregivers, community partners, and local businesses of the effects of chronic absenteeism and truancy and other challenges associated with poor attendance. (2) Identify and respond to grade level or pupil subgroup patterns of chronic absenteeism or truancy. (3) Identify and address factors contributing to chronic absenteeism and habitual truancy, including suspension and expulsion. (4) Ensure that pupils with attendance problems are identified as early as possible to provide applicable support services and interventions. (5) Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies implemented to reduce chronic absenteeism rates and truancy rates. (c) When a pupil with a temporary disability, as defined in Section 48206.3, is receiving individual instruction in the home or a hospital or other residential health facility, the supervisor of attendance shall ensure that absences from the pupil’s regular school program are excused until the pupil is able to return to the regular school program. (d) The supervisor of attendance may provide support services and interventions, which may include, but are not limited to, any or all of the following: (1) A conference between school personnel, the pupil’s parent or guardian, and the pupil. (2) Promoting cocurricular and extracurricular activities that increase pupil connectedness to school, such as tutoring, mentoring, the arts, service learning, or athletics. (3) Recognizing pupils who achieve excellent attendance or demonstrate significant improvement in attendance. (4) Referral to a school nurse, school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, and other pupil support personnel for case management and counseling. (5) Collaboration with child welfare services, law enforcement, courts, public health care agencies, or government agencies, or medical, mental health, and oral health care providers to receive necessary services. (6) Collaborating with school study teams, guidance teams, school attendance review teams, or other intervention-related teams to assess the attendance or behavior problem in partnership with the pupil and his or her parents, guardians, or caregivers. (7) In schools with significantly higher rates of chronic absenteeism, identify barriers to attendance that may require schoolwide strategies rather than case management. (8) Referral for a comprehensive psychosocial or psychoeducational assessment, including for purposes of creating an individualized education program for an individual with exceptional needs, as that term is defined in Section 56026, or plan adopted for a qualified handicapped person, as that term is defined in regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Education pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794). (9) Referral to a school attendance review board established by the county or by a school district pursuant to Section 48321 or to the probation department pursuant to Section 48263. (10) Referral to a truancy mediation program operated by the county’s district attorney or probation officer pursuant to Section 48260.6. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 167, Sec. 7. (AB 2109) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  38. 48241.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A supervisor of attendance or assistant supervisor of attendance may not be appointed in a city or city and county unless the person has been lawfully certificated by the county board of education.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48241. In any city or city and county no supervisor of attendance or assistant supervisors of attendance shall be appointed, unless he has been lawfully certificated for the work by the county board of education. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  39. 48242.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A school district governing board may appoint a supervisor of attendance, who serves under the direction of the county supervisor of attendance.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48242. The governing board of a school district may appoint a school district supervisor of attendance to act under the direction of the county supervisor of attendance. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 829, Sec. 2. (AB 2815) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  40. 48243.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Two or more districts may jointly appoint a district supervisor of attendance and pay that supervisor’s compensation.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48243. Two or more districts may unite in appointing a district supervisor of attendance and in paying his compensation. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  41. 48244.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A school district may contract with the county superintendent of schools for attendance supervision, and if it does, the superintendent must transfer the actual cost from district funds to the county school service fund.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48244. A school district may contract with the county superintendent of schools for the supervision of attendance of pupils in the school district. The county superintendent of schools shall transfer from the funds of the school district to the county school service fund an amount equal to the actual cost of providing for the supervision of attendance. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 829, Sec. 3. (AB 2815) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  42. 48245.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    In districts with at least 1,000 average daily attendance, a district supervisor of attendance may not be appointed unless the person is lawfully certificated by the county board of education.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48245. In any district or districts with an average daily attendance of 1,000 or more school children, according to the annual school report of the last preceding school year, no district supervisor of attendance shall be appointed, unless he has been lawfully certificated for the work by the county board of education. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  43. 48246.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    An attendance supervisor or county probation officer may enter a place of employment to check minors’ work permits or investigate certain education-law violations. If entry is denied or a violation is found, they must report it in writing to the Labor Commissioner within 48 hours.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Supervisors of Attendance [48240 - 48246] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48246. The attendance supervisor, who is a full-time attendance supervisor performing no other duties, of any county, city and county, or school district in which any place of employment is situated, or the probation officer of the county, may at any time enter into any such place of employment for the purpose of examining permits to work or to employ of all minors employed in such place of employment, or for the purpose of investigating violations of the provisions of the Labor Code or of the provisions of this chapter, or Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 49100) of this part. If the attendance supervisor or probation officer is denied entrance to such place of employment, or if any violation of laws relating to the education of minors is found to exist, the attendance supervisor or probation officer shall report the denial of entrance or the violation to the Labor Commissioner. Such report shall be made within 48 hours and shall be in writing, setting forth the fact that he has good cause to believe that such laws are being violated in such place of employment and describing the nature of the violation. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  44. 48260.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A pupil with too many unexcused absences or tardies in one school year is classified as truant and reported. School districts may not change the attendance-accounting method and do not have to use period-by-period attendance accounting.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48260. (a) A pupil subject to compulsory full-time education or to compulsory continuation education who is absent from school without a valid excuse three full days in one school year or tardy or absent for more than a 30-minute period during the schoolday without a valid excuse on three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof, shall be classified as a truant and shall be reported to the attendance supervisor or to the superintendent of the school district. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), it is the intent of the Legislature that school districts shall not change the method of attendance accounting provided for in existing law and shall not be required to employ period-by-period attendance accounting. (c) For purposes of this article, a valid excuse includes, but is not limited to, the reasons for which a pupil shall be excused from school pursuant to Sections 48205 and 48225.5 and may include other reasons that are within the discretion of school administrators and, based on the facts of the pupil’s circumstances, are deemed to constitute a valid excuse. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 432, Sec. 1. (AB 2616) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  45. 48260.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    When a pupil is first classified as truant, the school district must notify the parent or guardian and give specific information about truancy, attendance obligations, school programs, meeting options, and support services.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48260.5. Upon a pupil’s initial classification as a truant, the school district shall notify the pupil’s parent or guardian using the most cost-effective method possible, which may include email or a telephone call: (a) That the pupil is truant. (b) That the parent or guardian is obligated to compel the attendance of the pupil at school. (c) That alternative educational programs are available in the school district. (d) That the parent or guardian has the right to meet with appropriate school personnel to discuss solutions to the pupil’s truancy. (e) That mental health and supportive services may be available to the pupil and the family. (f) That school personnel are available to meet with the pupil and family to develop strategies to support the pupil’s attendance at school. (g) That research shows that missing 10 percent of school for any reason can translate into pupils having difficulty learning to read by third grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school. (h) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2025. (Repealed (in Sec. 1) and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 863, Sec. 2. (SB 691) Effective January 1, 2025. Operative July 1, 2025, by its own provisions.)
  46. 48260.6.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A school district in a county without a school attendance review board may send truancy information to the district attorney or probation officer, and those officials may notify parents or guardians and ask them and the child to attend a meeting.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48260.6. (a) In any county which has not established a county school attendance review board pursuant to Section 48321, the school district may notify the district attorney or the probation officer, or both, of the county in which the school district is located, by first-class mail or other reasonable means, of the following if the district attorney or the probation officer has elected to participate in the truancy mediation program described in subdivision (d): (1) The name of each pupil who has been classified as a truant. (2) The name and address of the parent or guardian of each pupil who has been classified as a truant. (b) The school district may also notify the district attorney or the probation officer, or both, as to whether the pupil continues to be classified as a truant after the parents have been notified pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 48260.5. (c) In any county which has not established a county school attendance review board, the district attorney or the probation officer of the county in which the school district is located may notify the parents or guardians of every truant, by first-class mail or other reasonable means, that they may be subject to prosecution pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 48290) of Chapter 2 of Part 27 for failure to compel the attendance of the pupil at school. (d) If the district attorney or the probation officer, or both, are notified by a school district that a child continues to be classified as a truant after the parents or guardians have been notified pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 48260.5, the district attorney or the probation officer in any county which has not established a county school attendance review board may request the parents or guardians and the child to attend a meeting in the district attorney’s office or at the probation department pursuant to Section 601.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to discuss the possible legal consequences of the child’s truancy. Notice of the meeting shall be given pursuant to Section 601.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1024, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  47. 48261.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A pupil who was already reported as a truant and then misses school again without a valid excuse, or is tardy again, must be reported as a truant again.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48261. Any pupil who has once been reported as a truant and who is again absent from school without valid excuse one or more days, or tardy on one or more days, shall again be reported as a truant to the attendance supervisor or the superintendent of the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  48. 48262.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A pupil is deemed an habitual truant after being reported as a truant three or more times in a school year, unless the district has made the required conscientious effort to hold a conference with the parent or guardian and the pupil.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48262. Any pupil is deemed an habitual truant who has been reported as a truant three or more times per school year, provided that no pupil shall be deemed an habitual truant unless an appropriate district officer or employee has made a conscientious effort to hold at least one conference with a parent or guardian of the pupil and the pupil himself, after the filing of either of the reports required by Section 48260 or Section 48261. For purposes of this section, a conscientious effort means attempting to communicate with the parents of the pupil at least once using the most cost-effective method possible, which may include electronic mail or a telephone call. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 724, Sec. 22. (AB 1610) Effective October 19, 2010.)
  49. 48263.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section lets certain truant, chronic absentee, or disruptive pupils be referred for attendance services, and it requires notice and documentation from the referring person.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48263. (a) If a minor pupil in a school district of a county is a habitual truant, or is a chronic absentee, as defined in Section 60901, or is habitually insubordinate or disorderly during attendance at school, the pupil may be referred to a school attendance review board, or to the probation department for services if the probation department has elected to receive these referrals. The school district supervisor of attendance, or any other persons the governing board of the school district or county may designate, making the referral shall provide documentation of the interventions undertaken at the school to the pupil, the pupil’s parents or guardians, and the school attendance review board or probation department and shall notify the pupil and parents or guardians of the pupil, in writing, of the name and address of the school attendance review board or probation department to which the matter has been referred and of the reason for the referral. The notice shall indicate that the pupil and parents or guardians of the pupil will be required, along with the referring person, to meet with the school attendance review board or probation officer to consider a proper disposition of the referral. (b) (1) If the school attendance review board or probation officer determines that available community services can resolve the problem of the truant or insubordinate pupil, then the school attendance review board or probation officer shall direct the pupil or the pupil’s parents or guardians, or both, to make use of those community services. The school attendance review board or probation officer may require, at any time that it determines proper, the pupil or parents or guardians of the pupil, or both, to furnish satisfactory evidence of participation in the available community services. (2) If the school attendance review board or probation officer determines that available community services cannot resolve the problem of the truant or insubordinate pupil or if the pupil or the parents or guardians of the pupil, or both, have failed to respond to directives of the school attendance review board or probation officer or to services provided, the school attendance review board may, pursuant to Section 48263.5, notify the district attorney or the probation officer, or both, of the county in which the school district is located, or the probation officer may, pursuant to Section 48263.5, notify the district attorney, if the district attorney or the probation officer has elected to participate in the truancy mediation program described in that section. (c) In any county that has not established a school attendance review board, if the school district determines that available community resources cannot resolve the problem of the truant or insubordinate pupil, or if the pupil or the pupil’s parents or guardians, or both, have failed to respond to the directives of the school district or the services provided, the school district, pursuant to Section 48260.6, may notify the district attorney or the probation officer, or both, of the county in which the school district is located, if the district attorney or the probation officer has elected to participate in the truancy mediation program described in Section 48260.6. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 323, Sec. 2. (AB 901) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  50. 48263.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    In certain counties, the school attendance review board may notify the district attorney or probation officer about truancy cases, and the district attorney or probation officer may notify parents or guardians and request a meeting about possible prosecution.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48263.5. (a) In any county which has established a county school attendance review board pursuant to Section 48321, the school attendance review board may notify the district attorney or the probation officer, or both, of the county in which the school district is located, or the probation officer may notify the district attorney, by first-class mail or other reasonable means, of the following if the district attorney or the probation officer has elected to participate in the truancy mediation program described in subdivision (b): (1) The name of each pupil who has been classified as a truant and concerning whom the school attendance review board or the probation officer has determined: (A) That available community services cannot resolve the truancy or insubordination problem. (B) That the pupil or the parents or guardians of the pupil, or both, have failed to respond to directives of the school attendance review board or probation officer or to services provided. (2) The name and address of the parent or guardian of each pupil described in paragraph (1). (b) Upon receipt of notification provided pursuant to subdivision (a), the district attorney or the probation officer may notify the parents or guardians of each pupil concerning whom notification has been received, by first-class mail or other reasonable means, that they may be subject to prosecution pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 48290) of Chapter 2 of Part 27 for failure to compel the attendance of the pupil at school. The district attorney or the probation officer may also request the parents or guardians and the child to attend a meeting in the district attorney’s office or at the probation department pursuant to Section 601.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to discuss the possible legal consequences of the child’s truancy. Notice of the meeting shall be given pursuant to Section 601.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1024, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  51. 48263.6.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A pupil in compulsory full-time or continuation education who misses school without a valid excuse for 10% or more of schooldays in a school year is deemed a chronic truant, if the listed school district compliance conditions are met.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48263.6. Any pupil subject to compulsory full-time education or to compulsory continuation education who is absent from school without a valid excuse for 10 percent or more of the schooldays in one school year, from the date of enrollment to the current date, is deemed a chronic truant, provided that the appropriate school district officer or employee has complied with Sections 48260, 48260.5, 48261, 48262, 48263, and 48291. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 647, Sec. 1. (SB 1317) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  52. 48264.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Certain school and law-enforcement personnel may arrest or take temporary custody of qualifying minors during school hours when the minor is away from home and absent from school without a valid excuse.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48264. The attendance supervisor or his or her designee, a peace officer, a school administrator or his or her designee, or a probation officer may arrest or assume temporary custody, during school hours, of any minor subject to compulsory full-time education or to compulsory continuation education found away from his or her home and who is absent from school without valid excuse within the county, city, or city and county, or school district. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1023, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  53. 48264.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A truant minor may be required to attend weekend makeup classes, counseling or warning meetings, study programs, attendance-review or mediation programs, and, in later stages, juvenile court-related consequences.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48264.5. A minor who is classified as a truant pursuant to Section 48260 or 48261 may be required to attend makeup classes conducted on one day of a weekend pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 37223 and is subject to the following: (a) The first time a truancy report is issued, the pupil and, as appropriate, the parent or legal guardian, may be requested to attend a meeting with a school counselor or other school designee to discuss the root causes of the attendance issue and develop a joint plan to improve the pupil’s attendance. (b) The second time a truancy report is issued within the same school year, the pupil may be given a written warning by a peace officer as specified in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code. A record of the written warning may be kept at the school for not less than two years or until the pupil graduates or transfers from that school. If the pupil transfers from that school, the record may be forwarded to the school receiving the pupil’s school records. A record of the written warning may be maintained by the law enforcement agency in accordance with that law enforcement agency’s policies and procedures. The pupil may also be assigned by the school to an afterschool or weekend study program located within the same county as the pupil’s school. If the pupil fails to successfully complete the assigned study program, the pupil shall be subject to subdivision (c). (c) The third time a truancy report is issued within the same school year, the pupil shall be classified as a habitual truant, as defined in Section 48262, and may be referred to, and required to attend, an attendance review board or a truancy mediation program pursuant to Section 48263 or pursuant to Section 601.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. If the school district does not have a truancy mediation program, the pupil may be required to attend a comparable program deemed acceptable by the school district’s attendance supervisor. If the pupil does not successfully complete the truancy mediation program or other similar program, the pupil shall be subject to subdivision (d). (d) The fourth time a truancy report is issued within the same school year, the pupil may be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court that may adjudge the pupil to be a ward of the court pursuant to Section 601 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. If the pupil is adjudged a ward of the court, the pupil shall be required to do one or more of the following: (1) Performance at court-approved community services sponsored by either a public or private nonprofit agency for not less than 20 hours but not more than 40 hours over a period not to exceed 90 days, during a time other than the pupil’s hours of school attendance or employment. The probation officer shall report to the court the failure of the pupil to comply with this paragraph. (2) Payment of a fine by the pupil of not more than fifty dollars ($50) for which a parent or legal guardian of the pupil may be jointly liable. The fine described in this paragraph shall not be subject to the assessments of Section 1464 of the Penal Code or any other applicable section. (3) Attendance of a court-approved truancy prevention program. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 301, Sec. 11. (SB 1057) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  54. 48265.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A person who arrests or temporarily takes custody of a minor under Section 48264 must promptly deliver the minor to one of several listed recipients, or if the minor is declared an habitual truant, bring the minor before the county probation officer.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48265. Any person arresting or assuming temporary custody of a minor pursuant to Section 48264 shall forthwith deliver the minor either to the parent, guardian, or other person having control, or charge of the minor, or to the school from which the minor is absent, or to a nonsecure youth service or community center designated by the school or district for counseling prior to returning such minor to his home or school, or to a school counselor or pupil services and attendance officer located at a police station for the purpose of obtaining immediate counseling from the counselor or officer prior to returning or being returned to his home or school, or, if the minor is found to have been declared an habitual truant, he shall cause the minor to be brought before the probation officer of the county having jurisdiction over minors. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36.)
  55. 48266.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A person acting under Sections 48264 or 48265 must report the matter and the disposition of the minor to school authorities and to the minor’s parent or guardian.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48266. Any person taking action pursuant to Sections 48264 and 48265 shall report the matter, and the disposition made by him of the minor to the school authorities of the city, or city and county, or school district and to the minor’s parent or guardian. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  56. 48267.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section requires juvenile-court notice to a school district and restricts further disclosure of that information.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48267. Any pupil who has been found to be a person described in Section 602 and as a condition of probation is required to attend a school program approved by a probation officer, who is reported as a truant from school one or more days or tardy on one or more days without valid excuse, in the same school year or in a succeeding year, shall be brought to the attention of the juvenile court and the pupil’s probation or parole officer within 10 days of the reported violation. Notwithstanding Section 827 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, written notice that a minor enrolled in a public school in any of grades 7 to 12, inclusive, has been found by a court to be a person described in Section 602 and as a condition of probation is required to attend a school program approved by a probation officer shall be provided by the juvenile court, within seven days of the entry of the dispositional order, to the superintendent of the school district of attendance, which information shall be expeditiously transmitted to the principal or to one person designated by the principal of the school that the minor is attending. The principal or the principal’s designee shall not disclose this information to any other person except as otherwise required by law. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 323, Sec. 3. (AB 901) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  57. 48268.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A court may order a parent, guardian, or other person in charge of a truant pupil to deliver the pupil to school at the start of each schoolday for the rest of the school term.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48268. The court may render judgment that the parent, guardian, or person having the control or charge of the pupil shall deliver the pupil at the beginning of each schoolday, for the remainder of the school term, at the school from which the pupil is a truant or to a school designated by school authorities. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 323, Sec. 4. (AB 901) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  58. 48269.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A parent, guardian, or other person in control of the pupil may execute a $200 bond within three days after judgment to secure the pupil’s regular school attendance; if the bond condition is met, the court may suspend execution of the judgment.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48269. If the parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of the pupil, within three days after the rendition of the judgment executes a bond to the governing board of the school district in the sum of two hundred dollars ($200), conditioned that the pupil will, during the remainder of the current school year, regularly attend a public or private school in the city, or city and county, or school district, the court may make an order suspending the execution of the judgment so long as the condition of the bond is complied with. The bond shall be filed with the secretary of the board of education, or clerk of the board of trustees. All money paid or collected on the bond shall be paid into the county treasury as provided in Section 41001. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 323, Sec. 5. (AB 901) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  59. 48273.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Each school district board must adopt rules requiring district staff to collect and send certain attendance-related referral and petition counts to the county superintendent of schools.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Truants [48260 - 48273] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48273. The governing board of each school district shall adopt rules and regulations to require the appropriate officers and employees of the district to gather and transmit to the county superintendent of schools the number and types of referrals to school attendance review boards and of requests for petitions to the juvenile court pursuant to Section 48263. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 843.)
  60. 48290.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A school district governing board must fully and impartially investigate charges about violations of this chapter when any person files a complaint.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48290. The governing board of any school district, shall, on the complaint of any person, make full and impartial investigation of all charges against any parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of any child, for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  61. 48291.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    If a child’s attendance law appears violated, school officials must refer the person responsible to a school attendance review board; repeated willful nonresponse can trigger a criminal complaint and a written explanation if prosecution does not follow.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48291. If it appears upon investigation that any parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of any child has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, the secretary of the board of education, except as provided in Section 48292, or the clerk of the board of trustees, shall refer such person to a school attendance review board. In the event that any such parent, guardian, or other person continually and willfully fails to respond to directives of the school attendance review board or services provided, the school attendance review board shall direct the school district to make and file in the proper court a criminal complaint against the parent, guardian, or other person, charging the violation, and shall see that the charge is prosecuted by the proper authority. In the event that a criminal complaint is not prosecuted by the proper authority as recommended, the official making the determination not to prosecute shall provide the school attendance review board with a written explanation for the decision not to prosecute. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1329, Sec. 7.)
  62. 48292.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Where there is an attendance supervisor, that supervisor must make and file the complaint under this article and ensure the charge is prosecuted by the proper authorities.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48292. In counties, cities, and cities and counties, and in school districts having an attendance supervisor, the attendance supervisor shall make and file the complaint provided for by this article and shall see that the charge is prosecuted by the proper authorities. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  63. 48293.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Parents, guardians, or other people in charge of a pupil who do not comply with the compulsory education chapter can be found guilty of an infraction and fined, unless excused or exempted.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48293. (a) Any parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of any pupil who fails to comply with this chapter, unless excused or exempted therefrom, is guilty of an infraction and shall be punished as follows: (1) Upon a first conviction, by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100). (2) Upon a second conviction, by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). (3) Upon a third or subsequent conviction, if the person has willfully refused to comply with this section, by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500). In lieu of imposing the fines prescribed in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), the court may order the person to be placed in a parent education and counseling program. (b) A judgment that a person convicted of an infraction be punished as prescribed in subdivision (a) may also provide for the payment of the fine within a specified time or in specified installments, or for participation in the program. A judgment granting a defendant time to pay the fine or prescribing the days of attendance in a program shall order that if the defendant fails to pay the fine, or any installment thereof, on the date that it is due, or fails to attend a program on a prescribed date, he or she shall appear in court on that date for further proceedings. Willful violation of the order is punishable as contempt. (c) The court may also order that the person convicted of the violation of subdivision (a) immediately enroll or reenroll the pupil in the appropriate school or educational program and provide proof of enrollment to the court. Willful violation of an order under this subdivision is punishable as civil contempt with a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000). An order of contempt under this subdivision shall not include imprisonment. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 273, Sec. 1. Effective September 14, 2006.)
  64. 48294.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Fines collected for violations of this chapter must be paid to the local treasurer and credited to the relevant school district fund.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48294. All fines paid as penalties for the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall, when collected or received, be paid over by the court or officer receiving them to the treasurer of the city, county, or city and county, in which the offense was committed, to be placed to the credit of the school fund of the school district in which the offense was committed. Such moneys shall be used to support the activities of the school attendance review board prescribed by Section 48291 and the parent education and counseling program prescribed by Section 48293. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 130. Effective September 28, 1998.)
  65. 48295.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section says which courts may hear offenses under this article.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48295. Any judge of the superior court, in the county in which the school district is located, or in which the offense is committed, has jurisdiction of offenses committed under this article. A juvenile court has jurisdiction of a violation of Section 48293 as provided by Section 601.4 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 449, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  66. 48296.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Courts and officers may not charge or receive fees in proceedings under this chapter.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48296. No fees shall be charged or received by any court or officer in any proceeding under this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  67. 48297.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A state or local agency handling certain truancy mediations or prosecutions must tell the referring agency the outcome of each referral.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Violations [48290 - 48297] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48297. (a) (1) A state or local agency conducting a truancy-related mediation or prosecuting a pupil or a pupil’s parent or legal guardian pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 48260), this article, Section 48454, Section 270.1 or 272 of the Penal Code, or Section 601 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, as applicable, shall provide, using the most cost-effective method possible, including, but not limited to, by email or telephone, the school district, school attendance review board, county superintendent of schools, probation department, or any other agency that referred a truancy-related mediation, criminal complaint, or petition with the outcome of each referral. For purposes of this section, “outcome” means the imposed conditions or terms placed on a pupil or a pupil’s parent or legal guardian and the acts or actions taken by a state or local agency with respect to a truancy-related mediation, prosecution, criminal complaint, or petition. (2) This subdivision applies to, but is not limited to, the referrals referenced in Article 5 (commencing with Section 48260), this article, Section 48454, Sections 270.1 and 272 of the Penal Code, and Sections 601, 601.2, and 601.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature to determine the best evidence-based practices to reduce truancy. This section is not intended to encourage additional referrals, complaints, petitions, or prosecutions, or to encourage more serious sanctions for pupils. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 101. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  68. 48300.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines key terms used in Article 7 on pupil attendance alternatives.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48300. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Active military duty” means full-time military duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and the State Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to Chapter 1209 (commencing with Section 12301) of, and Chapter 1211 (commencing with Section 12401) of, Part II of Subtitle E of Title 10 of the United States Code. (b) “Foster youth” has the same meaning as specified in Section 42238.01. (c) “Homeless child or youth” has the same meaning as “homeless children and youths” specified in Section 11434a(2) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (d) “Parent” means the natural or adoptive parent or guardian of a dependent child. (e) “School district of choice” means a school district for which a resolution is in effect as described in subdivision (a) of Section 48301. (f) “School district of residence” means the school district that a pupil would be directed by this chapter to attend, except as otherwise provided by this article. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 865, Sec. 1. (SB 897) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  69. 48301.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    School districts of choice may accept transfers, but if they do, they must use an unbiased selection process, post transfer information online, register with specified authorities, and not enroll pupils before registering.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48301. (a) (1) The governing board of a school district may elect to operate the school district as a school district of choice and may accept transfers from school districts of residence pursuant to this article. If the governing board of a school district elects to accept transfers as authorized pursuant to this article, it shall, by resolution, determine and adopt the number of transfers it is willing to accept pursuant to this article and shall accept all pupils who apply to transfer until the school district of choice is at maximum capacity. The school district of choice shall ensure that pupils admitted pursuant to this article are selected through an unbiased process that prohibits an inquiry into or evaluation or consideration of whether or not a pupil should be enrolled based upon academic or athletic performance, physical condition, proficiency in English, any of the individual characteristics set forth in Section 200, and, except for purposes of determining priority for pupils eligible for free or reduced-price meals pursuant to Section 48306, family income. (2) If the number of transfer applications exceeds the number of transfers the governing board of a school district of choice elects to accept pursuant to this article, approval for transfer pursuant to this article shall be determined by a random drawing held in public at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board of the school district of choice. (b) Communications to parents by school districts of choice shall be factually accurate and not target individual parents or residential neighborhoods on the basis of a pupil’s or pupils’ actual or perceived academic or athletic skill, proficiency in English, any of the individual characteristics set forth in Section 200, or family income. (c) A school district of choice, with respect to compliance with this article, shall be subject to the audit conducted pursuant to Section 41020. (d) A school district of choice shall post application information on its internet website. This information shall include, at a minimum, any applicable form and the timeline for a transfer pursuant to this article. This information also shall include an explanation of the selection process the school district of choice implements pursuant to subdivision (a). (e) A pupil attending a school in a school district of choice shall be deemed to have fulfilled the requirements of Section 48204. (f) All communication from a school district of choice regarding the transfer opportunities pursuant to the program shall be available in all languages for which translations are required in the school district of residence pursuant to Section 48985. (g) A school district of choice shall register as a school district of choice with both the Superintendent, in a manner specified by the Superintendent, and the county board of education where the school district of choice is located. (h) A school district of choice shall not enroll pupils pursuant to this article until the school district has registered pursuant to subdivision (g). (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 865, Sec. 2. (SB 897) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  70. 48302.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    School districts are encouraged to hold informational meetings and make public announcements about the programs they offer.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48302. School districts are encouraged to hold informational meetings and make public announcements on the current educational programs the school district is offering so that parents may provide input to the school district on methods to improve the current programs and so that parents may make informed decisions regarding their children’s education. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 15, Sec. 33. (AB 99) Effective June 27, 2017.)
  71. 48303.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    A school district of choice cannot block a pupil transfer just because educating the pupil would cost more than the extra state aid received, and it may reject a transfer only if the transfer would require creating a new program, with important exceptions.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48303. (a) The school district of choice shall not prohibit a transfer of a pupil pursuant to this article based upon a determination by the governing board of that school district that the additional cost of educating the pupil would exceed the amount of additional state aid received as a result of the transfer. A school district of choice may reject the transfer of a pupil if the transfer of that pupil would require that school district to create a new program to serve that pupil, except that a school district of choice shall not reject the transfer of a special needs pupil, including an individual with exceptional needs, as defined in Section 56026, an English learner, a foster youth, or a homeless child or youth. (b) This section is intended to ensure that pupils in special education, or who are bilingual, English learners, foster youth, or homeless children or youth, are not discriminated against by the school district of choice because of the costs associated with educating those pupils. Pupils with special needs may take full advantage of the choice options available under this section. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 865, Sec. 3. (SB 897) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  72. 48304.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    A pupil transfer application must not be approved if the transfer would displace another pupil from a school or program in the relevant attendance area.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48304. An application of any pupil for transfer may not be approved under this article if the transfer would require the displacement, from a school or program conducted within any attendance area of the school district of choice, of any other pupil who resides within that attendance area or is currently enrolled in that school. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. Effective March 5, 2004.)
  73. 48305.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    School districts of choice may use existing entrance criteria for specialized schools or programs if they apply those criteria uniformly to all applicants.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48305. School districts of choice may employ existing entrance criteria for specialized schools or programs if the criteria are uniformly applied to all applicants. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. Effective March 5, 2004.)
  74. 48306.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    A school district of choice must give attendance priority in this order: siblings already enrolled first, then certain pupils eligible for free or reduced-price meals and foster or homeless youth, and then children of military personnel.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48306. (a) A school district of choice shall give first priority for attendance to siblings of children already in attendance in that school district. (b) A school district of choice shall give second priority for attendance to pupils eligible for free or reduced-price meals, and pupils who are foster youth or homeless children or youth. (c) A school district of choice shall give third priority for attendance to children of military personnel. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 67, Sec. 55. (AB 1170) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  75. 48307.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    School districts of residence may cap pupil transfers to a school district of choice under specified attendance thresholds, and several officials have duties to request, determine, report, and reduce funding when caps are exceeded.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48307. (a) A school district of residence with an average daily attendance greater than 50,000 may limit the number of pupils transferring to a school district of choice pursuant to this article each year to 1 percent of its average daily attendance, as reported as of the first principal apportionment for the prior fiscal year. (b) (1) A school district of residence with an average daily attendance of 50,000 or less may limit the number of pupils transferring to a school district of choice pursuant to this article each year to 3 percent of its average daily attendance, as reported as of the first principal apportionment for the prior fiscal year, and may limit the maximum number of pupils transferring out for the duration of the program authorized by this article to 10 percent of the average daily attendance for that period. (2) (A) Upon the request of a school district of residence, the county office of education shall determine the percentage of pupils transferring out of the school district of residence for the duration of the program pursuant to paragraph (1). (B) The county office of education shall request data from the school district of choice regarding the number of pupils transferring into the school district of choice. (C) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 48301, if the school district of choice does not provide the number of pupils transferring into the school district of choice to the county office of education within 30 days, the school district of choice is prohibited from accepting new pupil transfers pursuant to this article until the school district of choice complies with the county office of education data request. (D) Within 60 days of receiving the determination from the county office of education that the 10-percent cap has been reached, a school district of residence shall issue a letter to the county office of education and the school district of choice notifying them that the 10-percent cap has been reached and that further pupil transfers are prohibited. (c) (1) If, pursuant to the audit described in Section 48301, a school district of choice is identified as having accepted pupils from a school district of residence pursuant to this article after a school district of residence has provided a notice pursuant to subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of this section or subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 48308 that it has reached a limit specified in subdivision (a) or (b), as applicable, of this section, all of the following shall occur: (A) The auditor shall determine the average daily attendance generated by each pupil in excess of the applicable cap whose transfer originated from the school district of residence subsequent to the notice, disaggregated by local control funding formula grade span. (B) The auditor shall calculate the portion of the school district of choice’s local control funding formula apportionment attributable to the average daily attendance determined pursuant to subparagraph (A) and report that amount to the Superintendent. (C) Notwithstanding any other law, the Superintendent shall reduce the school district of choice’s local control funding formula apportionment each year by the amount calculated and reported by the auditor. (2) Pupils admitted to a school district of choice pursuant to this article before any audit findings pursuant to paragraph (1) may continue to attend that school district pursuant to this article. (d) A school district of residence that has a qualified or negative status on the most recent budget certification completed by the county superintendent of schools in any fiscal year may limit the number of pupils who transfer out of the district in that fiscal year. (e) Notwithstanding any prior or existing certification of a school district of residence pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 42130) of Chapter 6 of Part 24, if a county superintendent of schools determines that a school district of residence would not meet the standards and criteria for fiscal stability specified in Section 42131 for the subsequent fiscal year exclusively due to the impact of additional pupil transfers pursuant to this article in that year, the school district of residence may limit the number of additional pupils who transfer in the upcoming school year pursuant to this article up to the number that the county superintendent of schools identifies beyond which number of additional transfers would result in a qualified or negative certification in that year exclusively as a result of additional transfers pursuant to this article. (f) A school district of residence, upon receiving notification of a pupil’s acceptance into the school district of choice, may prohibit the transfer of a pupil pursuant to this article or limit the number of pupils so transferred if the governing board of the school district of residence determines that the transfer would negatively impact any of the following: (1) The court-ordered desegregation plan of the school district of residence. (2) The voluntary desegregation plan of the school district of residence, consistent with the provisions of Proposition 209, an initiative measure adopted by the voters at the November 5, 1996, statewide general election. (3) The racial and ethnic balance of the school district of residence, consistent with the provisions of Proposition 209, an initiative measure adopted by the voters at the November 5, 1996, statewide general election. (g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a school district of residence shall not prohibit the transfer of a pupil who is a child of an active military duty parent. (h) A school district of residence shall not adopt policies that in any way block or discourage pupils from applying for transfer to a school district of choice. (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a pupil attending a school district of choice, or a pupil who received a notice of acceptance into a school district of choice before the school district of residence restricted further transfers pursuant to subdivision (d) or (e), shall be permitted to attend the school district of choice. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 865, Sec. 5. (SB 897) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  76. 48308.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    Parents must submit transfer applications to the school district of choice by January 1, subject to limited exceptions. The school district and its governing board then have several notice and decision deadlines, and accepted pupils may enroll immediately.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48308. (a) (1) An application requesting a transfer pursuant to this article shall be submitted by the parent of a pupil to the school district of choice before January 1 of the school year preceding the school year for which the pupil is requesting to be transferred. This application deadline may be waived upon agreement of the school district of residence of the pupil and the school district of choice. (2) The application deadline specified in paragraph (1) does not apply to an application requesting a transfer if the parent of the pupil with whom the pupil resides is enlisted in the military and was relocated by the military less than 90 days before submitting the application. (b) The application may be submitted on a form provided for this purpose by the department, and may request enrollment of the pupil in a specific school or program of the school district of choice. (c) (1) By no later than January 15, the school district of choice shall notify the school district of residence of the number and names of pupils from the school district of residence who are requesting to be transferred for the following school year, by school and grade level. (2) (A) By no later than February 15, the school district of residence shall notify the school district of choice of the total number and names of pupils requesting to be transferred to school districts of choice in excess of the limits specified in subdivision (a) or (b), as applicable, of Section 48307, if applicable. (B) The notification shall include the maximum pupil yields pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b), as applicable, of Section 48307, the name of each school district of choice that pupils are requesting to be transferred, and the number of pupil transfer requests for each school district of choice. (3) By no later than March 1 of the school year preceding the school year for which the pupil is requesting to be transferred, the governing board of the school district of choice shall notify the parent in writing whether the application has been provisionally accepted or rejected, or of the placement of the pupil on a waiting list. The governing board of the school district of choice may fill vacancies from the waiting list until May 1 preceding the school year for which the pupil is requesting to be transferred. No pupils shall be accepted at a school district of choice after May 1 preceding the school year for which the pupil is requesting to be transferred. (4) On or before May 1, the school district of choice shall provide the school district of residence with the final number of pupils to be enrolled in the school district of choice, disaggregated by school, grade level, and pupil name. (5) If the application is rejected, the governing board of the school district of choice shall include in the written notification to the parent that the number of pupils applying to transfer exceeded the capacity of the school district of choice or the specific school or program to which the pupil applied and that the pupil was not selected during the random drawing. The determination shall be accurately recorded in the minutes of the governing board meeting in which the determination was made. (6) (A) Notwithstanding paragraph (3), the governing board of a school district of choice shall, not later than 90 days after receipt of an application submitted according to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), make a final acceptance or rejection of that application. A pupil may enroll in a school in the school district of choice immediately upon the pupil’s acceptance. (B) If an application submitted according to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) is submitted less than 90 days before the beginning of the school year for which the pupil seeks to be transferred, the governing board of the school district of choice shall accept or deny the application before the commencement of the school year. A pupil may enroll in a school in the school district of choice immediately upon the pupil’s acceptance. (d) Final acceptance of the transfer is applicable for one school year and will be renewed automatically each year unless the school district of choice, through the adoption of a resolution, elects to no longer accept any transfer pupils pursuant to this article. However, if a school district of choice elects to no longer accept pupils under this article, high school pupils admitted under this article may continue to attend the same school in the school district of choice until they graduate from high school. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 865, Sec. 6. (SB 897) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  77. 48309.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    A school district of choice may accept a transferring pupil’s prior coursework, attendance, and other academic progress, may grant academic standing based on that progress, and may revoke the transfer if the pupil is recommended for expulsion under Section 48918.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48309. (a) Any school district of choice that admits any pupil under this section may accept any completed coursework, attendance, and other academic progress credited to that pupil by the school district or districts previously attended by that pupil, and may grant academic standing to that pupil based upon the district’s evaluation of the academic progress credited to that pupil. (b) Any school district of choice that admits a pupil under this section may revoke the pupil’s transfer if the pupil is recommended for expulsion pursuant to Section 48918. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. Effective March 5, 2004.)
  78. 48310.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    This section requires a school district of choice to credit pupils’ average daily attendance to that district, and directs state aid and related funding calculations to follow that crediting rule.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48310. (a) The average daily attendance for pupils admitted by a school district of choice pursuant to this article shall be credited to that school district pursuant to Section 46607. The attendance report for the school district of choice may include an identification of the school district of residence. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, state aid for categorical education programs for pupils admitted under this article shall be apportioned to the school district of choice. (c) (1) For a school district of choice that is a basic aid school district, the apportionment of state funds for average daily attendance credited pursuant to this section shall be 25 percent of the school district local control funding formula base grant computed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02, as implemented by Section 42238.03, that would have been apportioned to the school district of residence. (2) For purposes of this subdivision, the term “basic aid school district” means a school district that does not receive from the state, for a fiscal year in which this subdivision is applied, an apportionment of state funds as described in subdivision (o) of Section 42238.02. (d) The average daily attendance of pupils admitted by a school district of choice pursuant to this article shall be credited to that school district for purposes of any determination under Article 2 (commencing with Section 17010) of Chapter 12 of Part 10 of Division 1 of Title 1 that uses an average daily attendance calculation. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 50. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
  79. 48311.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    A school district of choice may give transportation assistance to an admitted pupil when the pupil’s parent asks for it, but only to the extent the district already provides transportation assistance to pupils.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48311. Upon request of the pupil’s parent, each school district of choice that admits a pupil under this article to any school or program of the school district may provide to the pupil transportation assistance to that school or program, to the extent that the school district otherwise provides transportation assistance to pupils. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 15, Sec. 38. (AB 99) Effective June 27, 2017.)
  80. 48312.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    School districts may provide school information on request, and school districts of choice must make public announcements about schools, programs, policies, procedures, and any applicable transportation options during enrollment.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48312. (a) Each school district may make information regarding its schools, programs, policies, and procedures available to any interested person upon request. (b) A school district of choice shall make public announcements regarding its schools, programs, policies, and procedures, including transportation options pursuant to Section 48311, if applicable, during the enrollment period. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 15, Sec. 39. (AB 99) Effective June 27, 2017.)
  81. 48313.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    School districts of choice must keep and report transfer and pupil data, and the Superintendent must collect, post, and share it.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48313. (a) (1) Pursuant to this article, each school district of choice shall keep an accounting of all requests made for transfers pursuant to this article and records of all disposition of those requests that shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (A) The number of requests granted, denied, or withdrawn. In the case of denied requests, the records shall indicate the reasons for the denials. (B) The number of pupils transferred out of the school district of choice pursuant to this article. (C) The number of pupils transferred into the school district of choice pursuant to this article. (D) The race, ethnicity, gender, self-reported socioeconomic status, eligibility for free or reduced-price meals, foster youth status, homeless child or youth status, and the school district of residence of each of the pupils described in subparagraphs (B) and (C). (E) The number of pupils described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) who are classified as English learners or identified as individuals with exceptional needs, as defined in Section 56026. (2) If the school district of choice provides transportation to pupils pursuant to Section 48311, the school district of choice shall keep an accounting of the number of pupils as described in subparagraphs (D) and (E) of paragraph (1) transported pursuant to Section 48311 and the total number of pupils transported under this article. (b) The information maintained pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be reported to the governing board of the school district of choice at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board of the school district of choice. By no later than October 15 of each year, the school district of choice shall report the information maintained pursuant to subdivision (a) for the current school year in addition to information regarding the school district’s status as a school district of choice for the upcoming school year to each school district that is geographically adjacent to the school district of choice, to the county office of education in which the school district of choice is located, and, in a manner specified by the Superintendent, to the Superintendent. (c) A school district of choice shall not enroll a pupil under this article if the school district does not report all the data required pursuant to subdivision (b). (d) The Superintendent shall do all of the following: (1) Maintain a list of the school districts of choice in the state. (2) Collect the information specified in subdivision (a) from each school district of choice. The Superintendent shall ensure school districts of choice provide this information in a complete format and shall not create a new field in the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System for this purpose. The Superintendent may provide a template for school districts of choice to use and may issue guidance regarding the procedures for collecting and reporting data. (3) Post the information collected under paragraphs (1) and (2) on the department’s internet website. The Superintendent shall make this information available upon request to any school district. (4) Post a single list of all school choice programs, including, but not limited to, school districts of choice, on the department’s internet website. (e) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Superintendent collect data in a manner that minimizes the administrative burden on school districts and the state. (f) The Superintendent annually shall make all of the following information available to the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature, the Department of Finance, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office: (1) The number and characteristics of pupils who use the school district of choice option pursuant to this article. (2) Assessment scores of school districts of choice and school districts of residence pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 60640. (3) The graduation rates of school districts of residence and school districts of choice. (4) The enrollment of school districts of residence and school districts of choice for the previous five years. (5) The fiscal health of school districts of residence and school districts of choice, including, but not limited to, both of the following: (A) Increasing or declining enrollment. (B) Whether a school district received a negative or qualified rating pursuant to Section 42131. (6) Whether a school district of residence has exceeded the transfer limits specified in Section 48307. (7) The number of pupils described in subparagraphs (D) and (E) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) transported pursuant to this article pursuant to Section 48311. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 865, Sec. 7. (SB 897) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  82. 48314.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states that parents in California should be informed about existing school district of choice options under this article, regardless of ethnicity, primary language, literacy, or special needs.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48314. It is the intent of the Legislature that every parent in this state be informed of his or her opportunity for currently existing school district of choice options under this article regardless of ethnicity, primary language, literacy, or special needs. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 15, Sec. 41. (AB 99) Effective June 27, 2017.)
  83. 48317.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. )

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    The department must investigate complaints about school districts of choice that are not registered or that fail to report required data, and the Superintendent must withhold part of the district’s apportionment until compliance.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Pupil Attendance Alternatives [48300 - 48317] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. ) ## 48317. Commencing with the 2018–19 school year, and each year thereafter, the department shall investigate complaints regarding a school district operating as a school district of choice without registering pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 48301 and a school district of choice failing to report data required pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 48313. If the Superintendent finds that a school district is accepting pupils through a school district of choice program and the school district is not registered or the school district fails to report the required data, the Superintendent shall withhold from the school district’s apportionment pursuant to Section 42238.02 or 42238.03 an amount attributable to the average daily attendance of pupils enrolled through the school district of choice in the previous year. The Superintendent shall withhold this amount of the school district’s apportionment until the school district registers or reports the required data. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 15, Sec. 44. (AB 99) Effective June 27, 2017.)
  84. 48320.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    School attendance review boards may propose alternatives to juvenile court and use community resources when public and private services are not enough to correct minors’ attendance or behavior problems.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48320. (a) In enacting this article it is the intent of the Legislature that intensive guidance and coordinated community services may be provided to meet the special needs of pupils with school attendance problems or school behavior problems. (b) Any school attendance review board, established pursuant to this article, which determines that available public and private services are insufficient or inappropriate to correct school attendance or school behavior problems of minors may: (1) Propose and promote the use of alternatives to the juvenile court system. (2) Provide, in any proposed alternative, for maximum utilization of community and regional resources appropriately employed in behalf of minors prior to any involvement with the judicial system. (3) Encourage an understanding that any alternative based on the utilization of community resources carries an inherent agency and citizen commitment directed toward the continuing improvement of such resources and the creation of resources where none exist. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 327, Sec. 9. Effective June 30, 1982.)
  85. 48321.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section lets counties create school attendance review boards and sets how they are staffed, organized, and consulted.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48321. (a) (1) A county school attendance review board may be established in each county. The county school attendance review board may accept referrals or requests for hearing services from one or more school districts within its jurisdiction pursuant to subdivision (f). A county school attendance review board may be operated through a consortium or partnership of a county with one or more school districts or between two or more counties. (2) A county school attendance review board, if established, shall include, but need not be limited to, all of the following: (A) A parent. (B) A representative of school districts. (C) A representative of the county probation department. (D) A representative of the county welfare department. (E) A representative of the county superintendent of schools. (F) A representative of law enforcement agencies. (G) A representative of community-based youth service centers. (H) A representative of school guidance personnel. (I) A representative of child welfare and attendance personnel. (J) A representative of school or county health care personnel. (K) A representative of school, county, or community mental health personnel. (L) A representative of the county district attorney’s office. If more than one county is represented in a county school attendance review board, a representative from each county’s district attorney’s office may be included. (M) A representative of the county public defender’s office. If more than one county is represented in a county school attendance review board, a representative from each county’s public defender’s office may be included. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), for purposes of conducting hearings, the chairperson of the county school attendance review board is authorized to determine the members needed at a hearing, based on the needs of the pupil, in order to address attendance or behavioral problems. (4) The school district representatives on the county school attendance review board shall be nominated by the governing boards of school districts and shall be appointed by the county superintendent of schools. All other persons and group representatives shall be appointed by the county board of education. (5) (A) If a county school attendance review board exists, the county superintendent of schools shall, at the beginning of each school year, convene a meeting of the county school attendance review board for purposes of adopting plans to promote interagency and community cooperation and to reduce the duplication of services provided to youth who have serious school attendance and behavior problems. (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for purposes of conducting hearings, a county school attendance review board may meet as needed. (b) (1) Local school attendance review boards may include, but need not be limited to, all of the following: (A) A parent. (B) A representative of school districts. (C) A representative of the county probation department. (D) A representative of the county welfare department. (E) A representative of the county superintendent of schools. (F) A representative of law enforcement agencies. (G) A representative of community-based youth service centers. (H) A representative of school guidance personnel. (I) A representative of child welfare and attendance personnel. (J) A representative of school or county health care personnel. (K) A representative of school, county, or community mental health personnel. (L) A representative of the county district attorney’s office. If more than one county is represented in a local school attendance review board, a representative from each county’s district attorney’s office may be included. (M) A representative of the county public defender’s office. If more than one county is represented in a county school attendance review board, a representative from each county’s public defender’s office may be included. (2) Other persons or group representatives shall be appointed by the county board of education. (c) A county school attendance review board may elect, pursuant to regulations adopted pursuant to Section 48324, one member as chairperson with responsibility for coordinating services of the county school attendance review board. (d) A county school attendance review board may provide for the establishment of local school attendance review boards in any number as shall be necessary to carry out the intent of this article. (e) In any county in which there is no county school attendance review board the governing board of a school district may elect to establish a local school attendance review board, which shall operate in the same manner and have the same authority as a county school attendance review board. (f) A county school attendance review board may provide guidance to local school attendance review boards. (g) Each county school attendance review board and each local school attendance review board shall, at least annually, consult with pupils who reflect the diversity of all the schools that are served by the board for the purpose of soliciting input that will assist board members in gaining a better understanding of, and proposing interventions for, pupil attendance challenges and behavioral challenges. (h) If the county school attendance review board determines that the needs of pupils, as defined in this article, can best be served by a single board, the county school attendance review board may then serve as the school attendance review board for all pupils in the county, or, upon the request of any school district in the county, the county school attendance review board may serve as the school attendance review board for pupils of that school district. (i) This article is not intended to prohibit an agreement on the part of counties to provide these services on a regional basis. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 13, Sec. 1. (AB 1939) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  86. 48321.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    School attendance review boards may issue or ask the juvenile court to issue subpoenas in referral cases, but they cannot themselves subpoena written materials except as allowed, and they cannot do so for a student in a qualifying private school. The juvenile court can issue subpoenas and handle enforcement, but cannot order detention or other confinement for noncompliance.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48321.5. (a) In every case in which a minor pupil has been referred to it under Section 48263, each county or local school attendance review board may, for the purpose of making a proper disposition of the referral, issue subpoenas pursuant to the procedures provided in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1985) of Title 3 of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure and subject to subdivision (f), or may request the juvenile court having jurisdiction to issue subpoenas, requiring the production of pertinent or material written information or the attendance of any of the following persons: (1) The minor. (2) The minor’s parents, guardians, or other person having control of the minor. (3) The school authority referring the minor. (4) Any other person who has pertinent or material information concerning the matter. (b) The juvenile court may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses or the production of pertinent or material written information, subject to Section 1985 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (c) Enforcement of a subpoena issued by a county or local school attendance review board is within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. The juvenile court does not have jurisdiction to order detention in any secure facility or other confinement for failure to comply with a subpoena issued pursuant to this section. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a county or local school attendance review board to issue a subpoena for the production of written materials or the attendance of any person except as specifically provided in subdivision (a) with respect to the limited purpose of making a proper disposition of the referral of a minor pupil made pursuant to Section 48263. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a county or local school attendance review board to issue a subpoena or request a subpoena to be issued for the production of written materials or the attendance of any person if it is verified that the minor pupil is enrolled and in regular attendance in a private school maintaining kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, that has filed an affidavit pursuant to Sections 33190 and 48222 of the Education Code. (f) A county or local school attendance review board shall not issue a subpoena that includes a request for production of written materials, but may request a juvenile court having jurisdiction to issue a subpoena for production of written materials pursuant to subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 506, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  87. 48322.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The county school attendance review board may encourage local school attendance review boards to keep an inventory of community resources and recommend improvements or new programs.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48322. The county school attendance review board may encourage local school attendance review boards to maintain a continuing inventory of community resources, including alternative educational programs, and to make recommendations for the improvement of such resources and programs or for the creation of new resources and programs where none exist. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 327, Sec. 11. Effective June 30, 1982.)
  88. 48323.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Certain departments or agencies may assign personnel to school attendance review boards, and participants may seek available state or federal funds.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48323. Each of the departments or agencies authorized to participate in school attendance review boards may assign personnel to represent the department or agency on a continuing basis in accordance with the intent of this article. The duties, obligations, or responsibilities which may be imposed on local governmental entities by this act are such that the related costs are incurred as a part of their normal operating procedures. The minor costs of such services may be borne by each agency or department and each or all of the participants may apply for and utilize state or federal funds as may be available. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 327, Sec. 12. Effective June 30, 1982.)
  89. 48324.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The county school attendance review board may adopt rules and regulations, if they do not conflict with law and are needed for its own governance and to carry out this article.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48324. The county school attendance review board may adopt such rules and regulations not inconsistent with law, as are necessary for its own government and to enable it to carry out the provisions of this article. The rules and regulations may be binding upon the local school attendance review boards which are established pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48321. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 327, Sec. 13. Effective June 30, 1982.)
  90. 48325.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The Superintendent of Public Instruction must run a state school attendance review board and carry out several annual coordination tasks; the State Department of Education must help when requested, and the board must make yearly recommendations and guidelines.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48325. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that statewide policy coordination and personnel training with respect to county attendance review boards will greatly facilitate the achievement of the goals expressed in Section 48320. It is therefore the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to do the following: (1) Encourage the cooperation, coordination, and development of strategies to support county school attendance review boards in carrying out their responsibilities to establish local school attendance review boards as necessary. These strategies may include, but need not be limited to, plans for the training of school attendance review board personnel. (2) Divert pupils with serious attendance and behavioral problems from the juvenile justice system to agencies more directly related to the state public school system by developing a system for gathering and dispensing information on successful community-based and school-based programs. (3) Reduce duplication of the services of state and county agencies in serving high-risk youth, including youth with school attendance or behavioral problems. (4) Reduce the number of dropouts in the state public education system by promoting interagency cooperation among those agencies which have as their goals preventing students from dropping out, and increasing the holding power of the public schools. (b) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall coordinate and administer a state school attendance review board, as follows: (1) On or before January 31 of each year, the superintendent shall extend invitations of participation to representatives of appropriate groups throughout the state, including, but not limited to, representatives of school districts, parent groups, county probation departments, county welfare departments, county superintendents of schools, law enforcement agencies, community-based youth service centers, school guidance personnel, child welfare and attendance personnel, the health care profession and state associations having an interest in youth with school attendance or behavioral problems. The superintendent shall also request the participation of representatives from interested state agencies or departments, including, but not limited to, the Department of the California Youth Authority, the Department of Justice, the State Department of Social Services, and the Office of Criminal Justice Planning. To the extent feasible, members of the board shall include persons who are currently members of county or local school attendance review boards. For every year after the first year that the board is convened, the purpose of the invitations of participation shall be to inform appropriate groups, state agencies, and departments of the purposes of the board, to fill vacancies, and to supplement the membership of the board as necessary. (2) The superintendent shall prescribe an appropriate deadline for acceptance of invitations of participation as a member of the state school attendance review board for that particular year, and the invitations accepted on or before the deadline shall constitute the board for that year, except that the board shall also include a representative of the State Department of Education designated by the director of that department. The representative of the State Department of Education shall be the chairperson of the board. (3) The superintendent shall convene the board at least four times during the year. At its first meeting, the board shall elect any officers, other than its chairperson, as it deems necessary. Members of the board shall serve without compensation and without reimbursement of travel and living expenses. (4) The State Department of Education shall provide assistance as requested by the Superintendent of Public Instruction in order to implement the provisions of this section. (c) The state school attendance review board shall make recommendations annually to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and to state agencies as deemed appropriate, regarding the needs and services provided to high-risk youth, including youth with school attendance or behavioral problems, in the state public schools, and shall propose uniform guidelines or other means to attain the goals stated in subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 222, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  91. 48326.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The department must post information on its website about methods for reducing chronic absenteeism by the beginning of the 2026–27 school year.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 8. School Attendance Review Boards [48320 - 48326] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48326. The department shall, by the beginning of the 2026–27 school year, post information on its internet website about the methods of reducing chronic absenteeism listed in subdivisions (a) to (g), inclusive. (a) Identifying barriers to attendance for chronically absent pupils through screenings and interpersonal data collection. (b) Developing and implementing absence intervention plans that may include supportive services for pupils and families. (c) Home visits to chronically absent pupils. (d) Counseling and wellness check-ins. (e) Workshop trainings for families of chronically absent pupils. (f) Partnering with public and nonprofit agencies to provide assistance to families and pupils to reduce absences. (g) Forming schoolsite absence intervention teams. Members of schoolsite absence intervention teams may include, but need not be limited to, the following: (1) A pupil personnel services (PPS) credentialholder. (2) A representative from the school or school district. (3) A representative from the school or school district who has a relationship with truant children. (4) A representative of community-based youth service centers. (5) A representative of child welfare and attendance personnel. (6) A representative of school or county health care personnel. (7) A representative of school, county, or community mental health personnel. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 154, Sec. 1. (AB 2771) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  92. 48340.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Improvement of Pupil Attendance [48340 - 48341] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1329, Sec. 10. )

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    The Legislature states its intent to encourage certain school districts and county offices of education to adopt pupil attendance policies.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Improvement of Pupil Attendance [48340 - 48341] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1329, Sec. 10. ) ## 48340. In enacting this article it is the intent of the Legislature to encourage school districts and county offices of education maintaining any classes in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to adopt pupil attendance policies based on the active involvement of parents, pupils, teachers, administrators, other personnel, and community members which include proposals and procedures for the following: (a) Notifying parents of pupil absences, including notification of parents on the day of each absence. (b) Increasing parent and pupil awareness of the importance of regular pupil attendance. (c) Auditing and accountability of pupil attendance. (d) Staff development for certificated and classified personnel. (e) Alternative learning programs designed to respond to the different ways pupils learn, such as independent study. (f) Joint efforts between law enforcement and schools, such as school level attendance review teams and periodic efforts to return truant pupils to school. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1329, Sec. 10.)
  93. 48341.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Improvement of Pupil Attendance [48340 - 48341] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1329, Sec. 10. )

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    The Superintendent of Public Instruction must prepare and send information about effective practices for improving pupil attendance to school districts and county superintendents of schools.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Improvement of Pupil Attendance [48340 - 48341] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1329, Sec. 10. ) ## 48341. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall prepare and disseminate to school districts and county superintendents of schools information regarding effective practices to improve pupil attendance. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1329, Sec. 10.)
  94. 48345.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. Local Educational Agency Instruction Collaboration Agreements [48345 - 48349] ( Article 9.5 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 711, Sec. 2. )

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    Local educational agencies may make collaboration agreements, but accepting agencies must use an unbiased selection process and post participation information.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. Local Educational Agency Instruction Collaboration Agreements [48345 - 48349] ( Article 9.5 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 711, Sec. 2. ) ## 48345. (a) For purposes of this section, “local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, the governing board or body of a local educational agency may enter into an agreement with one or more local educational agencies to offer the same or similar corresponding individual courses and coursework to a pupil from another local educational agency subject to the agreement who has been impacted by any of the following: (1) Disruptions or cancellations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classes. (2) Disruptions or cancellations in dual language immersion programs. (3) Teacher shortages in STEM classes or dual language immersion programs. (c) If the governing board or body of a local educational agency elects to accept pupils pursuant to subdivision (b), it shall determine the number of pupils it is willing to offer the same or similar corresponding individual courses or coursework to under this section and shall accept pupils who apply for the same or similar corresponding individual courses or coursework until the local educational agency is at maximum capacity. (d) The local educational agency accepting pupils pursuant to subdivision (b) shall ensure that the pupils admitted are selected through an unbiased process that prohibits an inquiry into, or evaluation or consideration of, whether or not a pupil should be authorized to participate in the course or coursework based upon the pupil’s academic or athletic performance, proficiency in English, physical condition, any of the individual characteristics set forth in Section 200, or family income. (e) If the number of pupils seeking a classroom opportunity pursuant to subdivision (b) exceeds the number of seats available in a classroom of the local educational agency offering to serve pupils from another local educational agency, the approval for study shall be determined by a random drawing held in public at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board or body of the local educational agency offering to serve pupils from another local educational agency. (f) Local educational agencies that enter into a collaborative agreement pursuant to subdivision (b) shall publicly post information to ensure that pupils and their families are aware of the opportunities to participate under the agreement. This publicly available information shall include, at a minimum, any applicable forms and the timelines for submissions pursuant to the agreement. (g) Notwithstanding any other law, the average daily attendance attributable to a pupil authorized to participate in the course or coursework by a local educational agency pursuant to this section shall remain with the local educational agency that the pupil originated from for purposes of state apportionment. The agreement entered into pursuant to subdivision (b) shall include an appropriate shared cost structure negotiated by the collaborating local educational agencies. (h) On or before January 1, 2028, the department shall evaluate the programs implemented pursuant to this section, including an analysis of whether pupils benefited from the programs and any obstacles to creating the programs. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 711, Sec. 2. (SB 941) Effective January 1, 2023. Inoperative July 1, 2029, pursuant to Section 48349. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 48349.)
  95. 48349.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. Local Educational Agency Instruction Collaboration Agreements [48345 - 48349] ( Article 9.5 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 711, Sec. 2. )

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    This article becomes inoperative on July 1, 2029, and is repealed as of January 1, 2030.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. Local Educational Agency Instruction Collaboration Agreements [48345 - 48349] ( Article 9.5 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 711, Sec. 2. ) ## 48349. This article shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 711, Sec. 2. (SB 941) Effective January 1, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Article 9.5, commencing with Section 48345.)
  96. 48350.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    This section says the article is known as the Open Enrollment Act and may be cited by that name.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48350. This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Open Enrollment Act. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  97. 48351.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    This provision states the purpose of the article: to improve pupil achievement and expand parental choice by giving pupils more options to enroll in public schools throughout the state, regardless of their parents’ residence.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48351. The purpose of this article is to improve pupil achievement, in accordance with the regulations and guidelines for the federal Race to the Top Fund, authorized under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5), and to enhance parental choice in education by providing additional options to pupils to enroll in public schools throughout the state without regard to the residence of their parents. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  98. 48352.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines terms for the article and requires the Superintendent to annually create a ranked list of 1,000 schools, with limits on which schools can be included.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48352. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Low-achieving school” means any school identified by the Superintendent pursuant to the following: (1) Excluding the schools, and taking into account the impact of the criteria in paragraph (2), the Superintendent annually shall create a list of 1,000 schools ranked by increasing API with the same ratio of elementary, middle, and high schools as existed in decile 1 in the 2008–09 school year. (2) In constructing the list of 1,000 schools each year, the Superintendent shall ensure each of the following: (A) A local educational agency shall not have more than 10 percent of its schools on the list. However, if the number of schools in a local educational agency is not evenly divisible by 10, the Superintendent shall round up to the next whole number of schools. (B) Court, community, or community day schools shall not be included on the list. (C) Charter schools shall not be included on the list. (b) “Parent” means the natural or adoptive parent or guardian of a dependent child. (c) “School district of enrollment” means a school district other than the school district in which the parent of a pupil resides, but in which the parent of the pupil nevertheless intends to enroll the pupil pursuant to this article. (d) “School district of residence” means a school district in which the parent of a pupil resides and in which the pupil would otherwise be required to enroll pursuant to Section 48200. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  99. 48353.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    The state board must adopt emergency regulations to carry out this article.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48353. The state board shall adopt emergency regulations to implement this article. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  100. 48354.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    This section lets a parent apply for a transfer to another school or district, requires the resident district to give notice, sets an application deadline with a military-relocation exception, and requires the enrollment district to reserve resident enrollment time first.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48354. (a) The parent of a pupil enrolled in a low-achieving school may submit an application for the pupil to attend a school in a school district of enrollment pursuant to this article. (b) (1) Consistent with the requirements of Section 1116(b)(1)(E) of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6301 et seq.), on or before the first day of the school year, or, if later, on the date the notice of program improvement, corrective action, or restructuring status is required to be provided under federal law the district of residence shall provide the parents and guardians of all pupils enrolled in a school determined in subdivision (a) of Section 48352 with notice of the option to transfer to another public school served by the school district of residence or another school district. (2) An application requesting a transfer pursuant to this article shall be submitted by the parent of a pupil to the school district of enrollment prior to January 1 of the school year preceding the school year for which the pupil is requesting to transfer. The school district of enrollment may waive the deadline specified in this paragraph. (3) The application deadline specified in paragraph (2) does not apply to an application requesting a transfer if the parent, with whom the pupil resides, is enlisted in the military and was relocated by the military within 90 days prior to submitting the application. (4) The application may request enrollment of the pupil in a specific school or program within the school district of enrollment. (5) A pupil may enroll in a school in the school district of enrollment in the school year immediately following the approval of his or her application. (6) In order to provide priority enrollment opportunities for pupils residing in the school district, a school district of enrollment shall establish a period of time for resident pupil enrollment prior to accepting transfer applications pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  101. 48355.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    School districts may block or limit a pupil transfer if the governing board finds it would harm desegregation efforts or the district’s racial and ethnic balance. The pupil’s district of residence may not adopt policies that discourage transfer applications, and district communications about open enrollment must be factual and not target families or neighborhoods based on student characteristics.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48355. (a) The school district of residence of a pupil or a school district of enrollment to which a pupil has applied to attend may prohibit the transfer of the pupil pursuant to this article or limit the number of pupils who transfer pursuant to this article if the governing board of the district determines that the transfer would negatively impact either of the following: (1) A court-ordered or voluntary desegregation plan of the district. (2) The racial and ethnic balance of the district, provided that any policy adopted pursuant to this paragraph is consistent with federal and state law. (b) A school district of residence shall not adopt any other policies that in any way prevent or discourage pupils from applying for a transfer to a school district of enrollment. (c) Communications to parents or guardians by districts regarding the open enrollment options provided by this article shall be factually accurate and not target individual parents or guardians or residential neighborhoods on the basis of a child’s actual or perceived academic or athletic performance or any other personal characteristic. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  102. 48356.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    A school district of enrollment may set written transfer-admissions standards, but it cannot consider certain pupil characteristics and must use a random, unbiased selection process with specified priority rules.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48356. (a) A school district of enrollment may adopt specific, written standards for acceptance and rejection of applications pursuant to this article. The standards may include consideration of the capacity of a program, class, grade level, school building, or adverse financial impact. Subject to subdivision (b), and except as necessary in accordance with Section 48355, the standards shall not include consideration of a pupil’s previous academic achievement, physical condition, proficiency in the English language, family income, or any of the individual characteristics set forth in Section 200. (b) In considering an application pursuant to this article, a nonresident school district may apply its usual requirements for admission to a magnet school or a program designed to serve gifted and talented pupils. (c) Subject to the rules and standards that apply to pupils who reside in the school district of enrollment, a resident pupil who is enrolled in one of the district’s schools pursuant to this article shall not be required to submit an application in order to remain enrolled. (d) A school district of enrollment shall ensure that pupils enrolled pursuant to standards adopted pursuant to this section are enrolled in a school with a higher Academic Performance Index than the school in which the pupil was previously enrolled and are selected through a random, unbiased process that prohibits an evaluation of whether or not the pupil should be enrolled based on his or her individual academic or athletic performance, or any of the other characteristics set forth in subdivision (a), except that pupils applying for a transfer pursuant to this article shall be assigned priority for approval as follows: (1) First priority for the siblings of children who already attend the desired school. (2) Second priority for pupils transferring from a program improvement school ranked in decile 1 on the Academic Performance Index determined pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 48352. (3) If the number of pupils who request a particular school exceeds the number of spaces available at that school, a lottery shall be conducted in the group priority order identified in paragraphs (1) and (2) to select pupils at random until all of the available spaces are filled. (e) The initial application of a pupil for transfer to a school within a school district of enrollment shall not be approved if the transfer would require the displacement from the desired school of any other pupil who resides within the attendance area of that school or is currently enrolled in that school. (f) A pupil approved for a transfer to a school district of enrollment pursuant to this article shall be deemed to have fulfilled the requirements of Section 48204. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  103. 48357.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    A school district of enrollment must notify the applicant parent and the school district of residence in writing within 60 days after receiving an application, and if it rejects the application it must state the reasons.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48357. Within 60 days of receiving an application pursuant to Section 48354, a school district of enrollment shall notify the applicant parent and the school district of residence in writing whether the application has been accepted or rejected. If an application is rejected, the school district of enrollment shall state in the notification the reasons for the rejection. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  104. 48358.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    A school district that enrolls a pupil under this article must accept graduation credits earned in another school district and must graduate the pupil if graduation requirements are met.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48358. A school district of enrollment that enrolls a pupil pursuant to this article shall accept credits toward graduation that were awarded to the pupil by another school district and shall graduate the pupil if the pupil meets the graduation requirements of the school district of enrollment. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  105. 48359.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    A school district is encouraged to keep records of alternative-attendance requests and how they were resolved, and the information may be reported to the district governing board.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48359. (a) Each school district is encouraged to keep an accounting of all requests made for alternative attendance pursuant to this article and records of all disposition of those requests that may include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (1) The number of requests granted, denied, or withdrawn. In the case of denied requests, the records may indicate the reasons for the denials. (2) The number of pupils who transfer out of the district. (3) The number of pupils who transfer into the district. (4) The race, ethnicity, gender, self-reported socioeconomic status, and the school district of residence of each of the pupils described in paragraphs (2) and (3). (5) The number of pupils described in paragraphs (2) and (3) who are classified as English learners or identified as individuals with exceptional needs, as defined in Section 56026. (b) The information maintained pursuant to subdivision (a) may be reported to the governing board of the school district at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  106. 48359.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    This section sets how state funds are apportioned for certain school districts in the Open Enrollment Act, including a 70% funding rule and a delayed start in the second consecutive year of enrollment.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48359.5. (a) For a school district of enrollment that is a basic aid school district, the apportionment of state funds for average daily attendance credited pursuant to this article shall be 70 percent of the school district local control funding formula base grant that would have been apportioned to the school district of residence pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02. Apportionment of these funds shall begin in the second consecutive year of enrollment, and continue annually until the pupil graduates from, or is no longer enrolled in, the school district of enrollment. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), until the Superintendent determines that the school district of residence is funded pursuant to Section 42238.02, the Superintendent shall apportion, for average daily attendance pursuant to this article, the lesser of the amount calculated pursuant to subdivision (a) or 70 percent of the sum of the entitlements for the school district of residence for the specified fiscal year as computed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subdivision (a), and paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), of Section 42238.03, divided by the average daily attendance pursuant to this article for that fiscal year and then multiplied by the ratio of local control funding formula base grant funding computed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02 to the local control funding formula amount for the fiscal year computed pursuant to Section 42238.02. (c) If the entitlements for the school district of residence computed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subdivision (a), and paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), of Section 42238.03, include funding calculated pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 42280) of Chapter 7 of Part 24 of Division 3 for a fiscal year, subdivision (b) shall not apply and the apportionment of state funds for the average daily attendance credited pursuant to this section for that fiscal year shall be calculated pursuant to subdivision (a). (d) For purposes of this section, “basic aid school district” means a school district that does not receive an apportionment of state funds as described in subdivision (o) of Section 42238.02 for a fiscal year in which this section may apply. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 32, Sec. 48. (AB 1808) Effective June 27, 2018.)
  107. 48360.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    The Superintendent must contract for an independent evaluation of the open enrollment program and must deliver a final evaluation report by October 1, 2014.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48360. (a) From federal funds appropriated for this purpose, the Superintendent shall contract for an independent evaluation of the open enrollment program operated pursuant to this article. The evaluation shall, at a minimum, consider all of the following: (1) The levels of, and changes in, academic achievement of pupils in school districts of residence and school districts of enrollment for pupils who do and do not elect to enroll in a school district of enrollment. (2) Fiscal and programmatic effects on school districts of residence and school districts of enrollment. (3) Numbers and demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of pupils who do and do not elect to enroll in a school district of enrollment. (b) The Superintendent shall provide a final evaluation report to the Legislature, Governor, and state board on or before October 1, 2014. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  108. 48361.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. )

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    This section limits judicial overturning of a district of enrollment’s discretionary administration of the article unless a court finds the district governing board acted arbitrarily and capriciously.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law [48200 - 48361] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Open Enrollment Act [48350 - 48361] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. ) ## 48361. No exercise of discretion by a district of enrollment in its administration of this article shall be overturned absent a finding as designated by a court of competent jurisdiction that the district governing board acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner. (Added by Stats. 2010, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 3, Sec. 1. (SB 4 5x) Effective April 12, 2010.)
  109. 48400.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Pupils Subject To [48400 - 48403] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Students aged 16 to under 18 who are not exempt must attend special continuation education classes, with a minimum of four 60-minute hours per week.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Pupils Subject To [48400 - 48403] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48400. All persons 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age, not otherwise exempted by this chapter, shall attend upon special continuation education classes maintained by the governing board of the high school district in which they reside, or by the governing board of a neighboring high school district, for not less than four 60-minute hours per week for the regularly established annual school term. Such minimum attendance requirement of four 60-minute hours per week may be satisfied by any combination of attendance upon special continuation education classes and regional occupational centers or programs. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  110. 48401.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Pupils Subject To [48400 - 48403] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A citizen’s complaint about a school district’s failure to provide continuation education classes must be presented to the county superintendent; if the complaint is justified, it is forwarded to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, who must act to enforce compliance.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Pupils Subject To [48400 - 48403] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48401. The complaint of any citizen of a school district that such school district has failed to meet the requirements of providing continuation education classes pursuant to this chapter shall be presented to the county superintendent of the county in which such district is located. If, upon investigation, the county superintendent of schools finds the complaint to be justified, he shall forward the complaint along with the results of his investigation to the Superintendent of Public Instruction who shall take steps to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  111. 48402.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Pupils Subject To [48400 - 48403] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A minor covered by this chapter who cannot prove regular employment must attend special continuation education classes for at least 15 hours per week during unemployment, unless otherwise exempted by the chapter.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Pupils Subject To [48400 - 48403] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48402. Whenever a minor subject to the provisions of this chapter, who is not otherwise exempted by this chapter, cannot give satisfactory proof of regular employment he shall attend, for not less than 15 hours per week, special continuation education classes during the period of unemployment. The minimum attendance requirement of 15 hours per week may be satisfied by any combination of attendance upon special continuation education classes and regional occupational centers or programs. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  112. 48403.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Pupils Subject To [48400 - 48403] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A county superintendent of schools may ask the juvenile court for a petition on behalf of a covered person who is an habitual truant, has irregular attendance, or is habitually insubordinate or disorderly at school.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Pupils Subject To [48400 - 48403] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48403. If any person subject to the provisions of this chapter is an habitual truant or is irregular in attendance as required by this chapter or is habitually insubordinate or disorderly during attendance at school, the county superintendent of schools may request a petition on his behalf in the juvenile court of the county. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  113. 48410.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section exempts certain persons from compulsory attendance in continuing education classes.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48410. There are exempted from compulsory attendance in continuing education classes as otherwise required by Sections 48400 and 48402, persons who: (a) Have been graduated from a high school maintaining a four-year course above the eighth grade of the elementary schools, or who have had an equal amount of education in a private school or from a private tutor. (b) Are in attendance upon a public or private full-time day school, or satisfactory part-time classes maintained by other agencies. (c) Are disqualified for attendance in these classes because of their physical or mental condition, or because of personal services that must be rendered to their dependents. (d) Are satisfactorily attending a regional occupational program or center as provided in Section 48432. (e) Have successfully demonstrated proficiency equal to or greater than standards established by the State Department of Education pursuant to Section 48412, and have verified approval submitted by their parent or guardian. (f) Are subject to Section 48400 but not Section 48402 and are in attendance upon classes for adults for not less than four clock hours per calendar week. (g) Are exempt from compulsory school attendance under Section 48231. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1296, Sec. 10. Effective October 11, 1993.)
  114. 48412.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section lets eligible people have their basic-skill proficiency verified, requires the state board and department to run the program, and waives the exam fee for certain homeless or foster youth who meet the age and verification rules.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48412. (a) (1) A person 16 years of age or older, or who has been enrolled in grade 10 for one school year or longer, or who will complete one school year of enrollment in grade 10 at the end of the semester during which the next regular examination will be conducted, may have their proficiency in basic skills taught in public high schools verified according to criteria established by the department. (2) The state board shall award a “certificate of proficiency” to persons who demonstrate that proficiency. The certificate of proficiency shall be equivalent to a high school diploma, and the department shall keep a permanent record of the issuance of all certificates. (b) (1) (A) The department shall develop standards of competency in basic skills taught in public high schools and shall provide for the administration of examinations prepared by or with the approval of the department to verify competency. Regular examinations shall be held at least once in the fall semester and at least once in the spring semester of every school year on dates, as determined by the department, that will enable notification of examinees and the schools they attend, if any, of the results of the examinations not later than two weeks before the date on which that semester ends in a majority of school districts that maintain high schools. (B) For the 2020–21 school year, regular examinations shall be offered only if they can be administered in accordance with state and local public health orders, as determined by the Superintendent. (2) In addition to regular examinations, the department may, at the discretion of the Superintendent, conduct examinations for all eligible persons at least once during each summer recess and may conduct examinations at any other time that the Superintendent deems necessary to accommodate eligible persons whose religious convictions or physical handicaps prevent their attending one of the regular examinations. (c) (1) The department may charge a fee for each examination application in an amount sufficient to recover the costs of administering the requirements of this section. However, the fee shall not exceed an amount equal to the cost of test renewal and administration per examination application. Pursuant to Section 16370 of the Government Code, there is hereby authorized in the State Treasury a Special Deposit Fund Account, which shall consist of fees that may be prescribed by this section. All of the fees collected are hereby appropriated, without regard to fiscal years, for the support of the department to be used pursuant to this section. (2) The department shall not charge the fee to an examinee who meets all of the following criteria: (A) The examinee qualifies as a homeless child or youth, as defined in paragraph (2) of Section 725 of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11434a(2)), or as a foster youth, as defined in subdivision (h). (B) The examinee has not attained 25 years of age as of the date of the scheduled examination. (C) For an examinee who qualifies as a homeless child or youth pursuant to subparagraph (A), the examinee can verify the examinee’s status as a homeless child or youth. A homeless services provider that has knowledge of the examinee’s housing status may verify the examinee’s status for purposes of this subparagraph. (3) For purposes of this subdivision, a “homeless services provider” includes either of the following: (A) A homeless services provider listed in paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 103577 of the Health and Safety Code. (B) Any other person or entity that is qualified to verify an individual’s housing status, as determined by the department. (4) The loss of fees pursuant to paragraph (2), if any, shall be deemed to be a cost of administering this section for purposes of paragraph (1). (d) (1) The state board shall adopt rules and regulations as necessary for implementation of this section. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the state board shall adopt emergency regulations, as necessary, to implement the provisions of subdivision (c), as amended by Chapter 384 of the Statutes of 2015. The adoption of these regulations shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, or general welfare. (e) The department shall periodically review the effectiveness of the examinations administered pursuant to this section. The costs of this review may be recovered through the fees levied pursuant to subdivision (c). (f) (1) On or before December 1, 2018, the Superintendent shall submit a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (A) The number of homeless youth and foster youth that took a high school proficiency test in each of the 2016, 2017, and 2018 calendar years. (B) The impact of the opportunity to take a high school proficiency test at no cost on the number and percentage of homeless youth and foster youth taking a high school proficiency test. (C) The estimated number of homeless youth and foster youth who may take a high school proficiency test in future years. (D) Recommendations for a permanent funding source to cover the cost of the waived fees. (E) The annual and projected administrative cost to the department. (F) The annual and projected reimbursement to contractors pursuant to this section. (2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2020, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (g) Additional state funds shall not be appropriated for purposes of implementing paragraph (2) of subdivision (c). (h) For purposes of this section, a “foster youth” means any individual who meets or has ever met one of the following criteria: (1) A child who was the subject of a petition filed pursuant to Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and removed from the child’s home by the juvenile court pursuant to Section 319 or 361 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (2) A child who was the subject of a petition filed pursuant to Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and removed from the child’s home by the juvenile court pursuant to Section 727 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 38, Sec. 51. (SB 153) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  115. 48413.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Some students age 16 to under 18 who have not graduated high school must be allowed by the governing board to enroll in continuation classes, if the board finds that enrollment will not prevent the goals of continuation education.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48413. Persons 16 years of age or older and under 18 years of age who have not been graduated from high school shall be permitted by the governing board to enroll in continuation classes conducted by the school district pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 48430) of this chapter if such enrollment does not preclude attainment of the goals of continuation education schools and classes prescribed in Article 3 (commencing with Section 48430) of this chapter, as determined by the governing board. The provisions of Article 5 (commencing with Section 48260) of Chapter 2 of this part shall be applicable to such persons. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  116. 48414.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A qualifying 16- or 17-year-old who leaves school under the listed exemption must be allowed to reenroll without prejudice, but a later repeat termination can lead to a denial of reenrollment until the next semester.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48414. Any person 16 or 17 years of age exempt from compulsory continuation attendance laws by subdivision (e) of Section 48410 who has terminated his enrollment on the basis of such exemption shall be permitted by the governing board of the school district in which he resides to reenroll in the district, without prejudice, as if he had never taken advantage of subdivision (e) of Section 48410. If such person subsequently again terminates enrollment on the basis of such exemption, the district may deny him reenrollment until the beginning of the next semester in the district’s academic year. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36.)
  117. 48415.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A private-school exemption from compulsory continuation education is valid only after the district attendance supervisor (or a board-designated person) verifies compliance with Section 33190.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48415. In the case of attendance upon private school, exemption from the requirements of attendance upon compulsory continuation education shall be valid only after verification by the attendance supervisor of the district, or other person designated by the board of education, that the private school has complied with the provisions of Section 33190 requiring the annual filing by the owner or other head of a private school of an affidavit or statement of prescribed information with the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The verification required by this section shall not be construed as an evaluation, recognition, approval, or endorsement of any private school or course. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  118. 48416.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Certain 16- to 18-year-old pupils may take a leave of absence from compulsory continuation education for up to two semesters if the stated conditions are met.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Pupils Exempt [48410 - 48416] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48416. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a child who, at the time a leave of absence is to begin, will be between the ages of 16 and 18, inclusive, may take a leave of absence from compulsory continuation education classes or, if exempted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 48410, from the school that the child attends, for a period of up to two semesters, if all the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The school district governing board adopts a written policy to allow student leaves of absence consistent with this section. (b) The purpose of the leave is supervised travel, study, training, or work not available to the student under another education option. (c) A written agreement is entered into that is signed by the child, the child’s parent or guardian, the principal or administrative officer of the school that the child would otherwise attend, a classroom teacher familiar with the child’s academic progress selected by the child, and the district supervisor of child welfare and attendance, and that provides for all of the following: (1) The purpose of the leave. (2) The length of time the child will be on leave. (3) A meeting between or contact with the child and a school official designated in the agreement at least once a month while the child is on leave. (4) A statement incorporating the provisions contained in subdivision (b). (d) The child shall be entitled to return to school at any time. No child who takes a leave of absence shall be penalized from completing his or her academic requirements within a time period equal to that of classmates who did not take a leave of absence, plus a period of time equal to the leave of absence. However, when a child reenrolls at any time other than the beginning of a semester, the school shall not be required to give makeup sessions during that semester for the classes that the child has missed. (e) A leave of absence may be extended for an additional semester upon approval by all parties to the written agreement and the local school attendance review board. (f) No leave of absence may be taken that would continue past the end of the school year in which the leave is taken. (g) If the student does not contact the designated school official as stipulated in the written agreement, the leave of absence shall be nullified. Any party to the written agreement may nullify the written agreement for cause at any time. (h) No more than 1 percent of the students enrolled and in attendance at each school shall be permitted to take a leave of absence during each academic year. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 21, Sec. 1. Effective March 7, 1988.)
  119. 48430.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The Legislature states that continuation education schools and classes should be established and maintained to provide specified educational programs and services.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48430. It is the intent of the Legislature that continuation education schools and classes shall be established and maintained to provide all of the following: (1) An opportunity for pupils to complete the required academic courses of instruction to graduate from high school. (2) A program of instruction which emphasizes occupational orientation or a work-study schedule and offers intensive guidance services to meet the special needs of pupils. (3) A program designed to meet the educational needs of each pupil, including, but not limited to, independent study, regional occupation programs, work study, career counseling, and job placement services, as a supplement to classroom instruction. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 83. Effective July 28, 1983.)
  120. 48431.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Each high school district’s governing board must establish and maintain a guidance, placement, and followup program for minors subject to compulsory continuation education.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48431. The governing board of each high school district shall establish and maintain a program of guidance, placement, and followup for all minors within the district subject to compulsory continuation education. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  121. 48432.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    School district governing boards must provide special continuation education classes when required, and may seek exemptions or use regional occupational centers/programs in some cases.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48432. The governing board of each high school district and each unified school district shall establish and maintain within its boundaries special continuation education classes and may establish and maintain regional occupational centers or programs, in accordance with the provisions of Section 52301, whenever there are any minors residing within the district who are subject to compulsory continuation education; provided, that if there are fewer than 100 students enrolled in grade 12 in any school of the district maintaining that grade, the governing board of the district may apply to the State Department of Education for exemption of that school from the requirements of this section and such exemption may be granted in accordance with rules and regulations that shall be adopted by the State Board of Education to govern the granting of the exemptions. An exemption may also be granted to schools having an enrollment of more than 100 pupils in grade 12 if the district seeking the exemption has entered into an agreement with another high school district or unified school district to maintain special continuation education classes for minors residing in either of the districts, but shall not be granted if the agreement would make it necessary for such minors to travel an excessive distance from their homes to the continuation education classes. If there is a regional occupational center or program as provided in Article 1 (commencing with Section 52300) of Chapter 9 of Part 28, of this division within a county, the governing board of any school district within that county may enroll minors, otherwise subject to, and in lieu of, continuation education, in the center or program in accordance with the provisions of Section 52314. Any minor admitted to a regional occupational center or program under the provisions of Section 52314.5 shall be considered to have enrolled in the regional occupational center or program in lieu of continuation education classes. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a minor from enrolling in a program of continuation education or a regular high school program if the minor voluntarily chooses to enroll in the program. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 814, Sec. 1.)
  122. 48432.3.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    If a school district voluntarily enrolls high school pupils in a continuation school, its governing board must adopt policies for identification, placement, and intake, and those policies must include clear, consistently applied criteria and protections for pupils and families.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48432.3. (a) If the governing board of a school district chooses to voluntarily enroll high school pupils in a continuation school, the governing board of the school district shall establish and adopt policies and procedures governing the identification, placement, and intake procedures for these pupils. These policies and procedures shall ensure that there is a clear criterion for determining which pupils may voluntarily transfer or be recommended for a transfer to a continuation school and that this criterion is not applied arbitrarily, but is consistently applied on a districtwide basis. Approval for the voluntary transfer of a pupil to a continuation school shall be based on a finding that the voluntary placement will promote the educational interests of the pupil. (b) The policies and procedures adopted under this section shall also ensure all of the following: (1) That voluntary placement in a continuation school shall not be used as an alternative to expulsion unless alternative means of correction have been attempted pursuant to Section 48900.5. (2) Shall strive to ensure that no specific group of pupils, including a group based on race, ethnicity, language status, or special needs, is disproportionately enrolled in continuation schools within the school district. (3) If the governing board of a school district chooses to permit pupils to voluntarily transfer to a continuation school, a copy of the policies and procedures adopted under this section shall be provided to a pupil whose voluntary transfer to a continuation school is under consideration, and to the parent or legal guardian of that pupil. (4) That the transfer is voluntary and the pupil has a right to return to his or her previous school. (5) Upon a parent or legal guardian’s request and before a pupil is transferred, the parent or legal guardian may meet with a counselor, principal, or administrator from both the transferor school and the continuation school to determine if transferring is the best option for the pupil. (6) To the extent possible, voluntary transfer to a continuation school occurs within the first four weeks of each semester. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 365, Sec. 1. (AB 570) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  123. 48432.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    School districts must adopt involuntary transfer procedures for continuation schools and give notice and hearing-related protections before an involuntary transfer. Pupils also have a voluntary transfer option and, in some cases, a right to return to a regular high school.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48432.5. (a) The governing board of each high school or unified school district that assigns pupils to continuation schools shall adopt rules and regulations governing procedures for the involuntary transfer of pupils to continuation schools. (b) The rules and regulations shall provide that written notice be given to the pupil and the pupil’s parent or guardian or, if the pupil is a foster child, the foster child’s educational rights holder, attorney, and county social worker, or, if the pupil is an Indian child, as defined in Section 224.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the Indian child’s tribal social worker and, if applicable, county social worker informing them of the opportunity to request a meeting with a designee of the district superintendent of schools before the transfer. (c) At the meeting, the pupil, the pupil’s parent or guardian, or, if applicable, the foster child’s educational rights holder, attorney, and county social worker, or, if applicable, the Indian child’s tribal social worker or, if applicable, county social worker shall be informed of the specific facts and reasons for the proposed transfer and shall have the opportunity to inspect all documents relied upon, question any evidence and witnesses presented, and present evidence on the pupil’s behalf. The pupil may designate one or more representatives and witnesses to be present with the pupil at the meeting. (d) A decision to transfer the pupil involuntarily shall be based on a finding that the pupil committed an act enumerated in Section 48900, or has been habitually truant or irregular in attendance from instruction upon which the pupil is lawfully required to attend. (e) The decision to transfer shall be in writing, stating the facts and reasons for the decision, and sent to the pupil and the pupil’s parent or guardian or, if applicable, the foster child’s educational rights holder, attorney, and county social worker, or, if applicable, the Indian child’s tribal social worker and, if applicable, county social worker. It shall indicate whether the decision is subject to periodic review and the periodic review procedure. (f) The persons involved in the final decision to make an involuntary transfer of a pupil to a continuation school shall not be a member of the staff of the school in which the pupil is enrolled at the time that the decision is made. (g) A pupil, with the concurrence of a designee of the district superintendent of schools, may transfer voluntarily to a continuation school in order to receive special attention such as individualized instruction. (h) Involuntary transfer to a continuation school shall be imposed only when other means fail to bring about pupil improvement; provided that a pupil may be involuntarily transferred the first time the pupil commits an act enumerated in Section 48900 if the principal determines that the pupil’s presence causes a danger to persons or property or threatens to disrupt the instructional process. (i) An involuntary transfer to a continuation school shall not extend beyond the end of the semester following the semester during which the acts leading directly to the involuntary transfer occurred unless the governing board of the school district adopts a procedure for yearly review of the involuntary transfer conducted pursuant to this section at the request of the pupil, the pupil’s parent or guardian, or, if applicable, the foster child’s educational rights holder, attorney, or county social worker, or, if applicable, the Indian child’s tribal social worker or, if applicable, county social worker. (j) A pupil who has voluntarily transferred to a continuation school shall have the right to return to the regular high school at the beginning of the following school year and, with the consent of a designee of the district superintendent of schools, may return at any time. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 131, Sec. 36. (AB 1754) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  124. 48433.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Certain continuation education classes must provide at least four 60-minute hours of instruction per week for each eligible minor.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48433. Special continuation education classes or classes conducted by a regional occupational center or any combination thereof shall provide at least four 60-minute hours of instruction per week for each minor within the high school district who is subject to compulsory continuation education. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  125. 48434.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Continuation classes must be held during regular school hours, unless subdivision (b) applies. If the district also maintains adult classes, the school board may schedule continuation classes for the same hours and length of time as the adult classes, including day or evening hours.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48434. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), such classes shall be maintained during the district’s regular school hours, or during special school hours for these classes established by the governing board. (b) If the school district maintains classes for adults, the governing board of the school district may maintain continuation education classes during such hours and for such length of time during the day or evening as the classes for adults are maintained. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 365, Sec. 1.)
  126. 48435.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    These classes must provide suitable instruction for the individuals they are created to serve.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48435. Such classes shall provide suitable instruction for the various individuals for whose benefit they are established. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  127. 48436.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The State Board of Education must prescribe and enforce standards and regulations for specified continuation education programs and related teacher certification.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48436. The State Board of Education shall prescribe and enforce standards and regulations for the organization and administration of programs of guidance, placement and followup, for programs of coordination and instruction in continuation education, for the special reimbursement thereof, and for the certification of teachers and coordinators for continuation education. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  128. 48437.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A school district governing board may accept and spend grants from federal, public, or private sources for special continuation education classes.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48437. The governing board of a school district or school districts, as the case may be, maintaining special continuation education classes may accept and expend grants from the federal government or from other public or private sources for the purpose of this article. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  129. 48438.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Special funds for eligible pupils are to be spent by the continuation schools where those pupils are enrolled, and categorical funds are to be allocated to continuation schools like comprehensive schools as far as allowed by law.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Continuation Classes [48430 - 48438] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48438. It is the intent of the Legislature that special funds for eligible pupils be expended by the continuation schools in which those pupils are enrolled. State and federal categorical funds shall be allocated to continuation schools in the same manner as to comprehensive schools to the maximum extent permitted by state and federal laws and regulations. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 87. Effective July 28, 1983.)
  130. 48450.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [48450 - 48454] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Parents, guardians, or other caretakers of a minor in special continuation education must make the minor attend class and keep a copy of the permit to work for inspection on request.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [48450 - 48454] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48450. Each parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of any minor required to attend special continuation education classes, shall compel the attendance of the minor upon the classes. He shall retain a copy of the permit to work and shall present it upon request of any officer of the law, or other person authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  131. 48451.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [48450 - 48454] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A high school district board must fully and impartially investigate charges, if anyone complains, when a minor in the district is alleged to have violated this chapter.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [48450 - 48454] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48451. The governing board of any high school district in which a minor resides who violates the provisions of this chapter shall, on the complaint of any person, make full and impartial investigation of all charges against any parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of the minor for violation of the provisions of Section 48450. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  132. 48452.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [48450 - 48454] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    If an investigation shows a violation of Section 48450, the board clerk or another authorized person must file a criminal complaint in court and ensure the charge is prosecuted.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [48450 - 48454] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48452. If it appears upon the investigation that any parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of the minor has violated the provisions of Section 48450, the clerk of the board, or other person authorized by the board to bring such actions, shall make and file in the proper court a criminal complaint against the parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of the minor, charging the violation, and shall see that the charge is prosecuted by the proper authorities. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  133. 48453.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [48450 - 48454] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    In certain cities and school districts, the attendance supervisor must file the complaint required by the article and ensure the charge is prosecuted by the proper authorities.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [48450 - 48454] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48453. In cities, and in cities and counties, and in school districts having an attendance supervisor, the attendance supervisor shall make and file the complaint provided for in this article, and shall see that the charge is prosecuted by the proper authorities. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  134. 48454.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [48450 - 48454] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A parent, guardian, or other person in control of a minor subject to this chapter commits a misdemeanor if they fail to perform duties required by Section 48450.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Compulsory Continuation Education [48400 - 48454] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Violations [48450 - 48454] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48454. Any parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of any minor subject to this chapter who fails to perform any of the duties imposed upon him by the provisions of Section 48450 is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished as follows: (1) Upon a first conviction, by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than five days. (2) Upon a second or subsequent conviction, by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) or more than five hundred dollars ($500), by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not less than five days or more than 25 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 86. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)
  135. 48600.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section sets out how 24-hour elementary schools are to operate and gives the county superintendent primary authority over education and training in those schools within the county.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48600. (a) The purpose of this article is to provide for the operation of 24-hour elementary schools, established pursuant to Article 27 (commencing with Section 940) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, for minors between the ages of 8 and 16 years and to provide for the attendance, maintenance, care, home supervision, guidance, observation, and education of minors attending the schools, and to provide the minors with that vocational, family and consumer sciences, mental, moral, physical, and other training that will tend to strengthen and develop them and enable them to become good and useful citizens. The staff of every 24-hour school shall make adjustments as rapidly as possible so that the period of time the child is away from ordinary community life is as brief as possible. They shall place the minors in properly licensed children’s institutions where they will be assured of suitable educational opportunities, and shall cooperate with child placement agencies to this end and to stimulate proper care of the minors by their parents. (b) For purposes of this article, the county superintendent of schools has the primary authority to provide for the education and training of minors in 24-hour schools within the county. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 370, Sec. 78. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  136. 48601.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This provision lets the county probation officer and, as applicable, the county superintendent or governing board of a 24-hour school do lawful acts they consider necessary to help the school and the minors in its care.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48601. This article shall be construed in conformity with the intent as well as the express provisions thereof and shall confer upon the county probation officer, and the county superintendent or governing board, as the case may be, of any 24-hour school that may be created authority to do all those lawful acts which it may deem necessary to promote the prosperity of the school, or to promote the well-being and education of all minors entrusted to its charge. (Enacted to Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  137. 48602.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The county superintendent of schools or district governing board has the same powers and duties for 24-hour schools as for other schools. A 24-hour school in a district maintaining elementary schools is treated as one of the district’s public elementary schools, and average daily attendance must be reported for State School Fund allowances and apportionments.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48602. The county superintendent of schools or the governing board of the district, as the case may be, which shall have, in reference to 24-hour schools, the same powers and duties which are now or may hereafter be assigned by law for the management of other schools. A 24-hour school established by a school district maintaining elementary schools shall be one of the public elementary schools of the district. The average daily attendance of each such school shall be reported to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for purposes of allowances and apportionments from the State School Fund in the manner otherwise prescribed by and pursuant to law. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  138. 48603.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section makes 24-hour school housing and building costs a charge to the county or district that maintains the school, allows the county superintendent or district board to hire needed staff and pay them from available funds, and requires pupil lodging and boarding costs to be paid from parent/guardian contract money or specified county funds.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48603. The cost of securing sites or constructing and equipping buildings and in general the cost of housing and equipping any 24-hour school, including the necessary dormitories, dining halls, and other living quarters for pupils and employees of the county or the district shall be a charge against the funds of the county or school district maintaining it. The county superintendent or governing board of any district, as the case may be, may employ such principals, assistants, teachers, and employees as it deems necessary for the proper conduct of the 24-hour school and may pay them from available funds. The expenses of lodging and boarding pupils residing within the buildings of any 24-hour school shall be paid from the sums received from contracts with the parents or guardians of the pupils, or from the funds of the county within which the school is located paid to the school district, if applicable, in pursuance of court orders for the maintenance of pupils. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  139. 48604.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The appointed superintendent may live in the 24-hour school and may receive quarters, furniture, food, supplies, and laundry for self and family. The county superintendent or district governing board may arrange staffing needed for education and training of enrolled minors.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48604. The superintendent appointed pursuant to Section 942 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may reside in the 24-hour school and may be furnished suitable quarters, furniture, food, supplies, and laundry for himself and his family. The county superintendent or governing board of the district, as the case may be, may make provision for the employment of such certificated personnel, including a principal, and such classified personnel at such school as may be necessary for the education and training of the minors enrolled. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  140. 48605.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Admission and discharge of minors with behavioral disorders must be based on an individual evaluation and a recommendation from a committee with specified members.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48605. Admission and discharge of minors with behavioral disorders to programs provided under the provisions of this article shall be made only on the basis of an individual evaluation according to standards established by the State Board of Education and upon the recommendation of an admissions committee which shall include a teacher, a psychologist, a school nurse or social worker, a principal or supervisor, an attendance supervisor, a licensed physician, a representative of the probation department and a representative of the social welfare department of the county in which the 24-hour school is located. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  141. 48606.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The board of admission, or someone it designates, must investigate written applications for a child's admission and make recommendations in each case. It must also watch each child's progress and recommend release when sufficient progress is shown.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48606. The board of admission, or some person or persons designated by it, shall investigate the case of any child whose name is submitted in writing accompanied by a signed statement for consideration for admission to the school and shall make recommendations in each case. The board of admission shall observe the progress of each child, and shall advise and recommend his release as soon as sufficient progress is indicated. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  142. 48607.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A county superintendent, governing board, or district superintendent may accept or assign certain minors to a 24-hour school, and the pupil may be kept there if the parent or guardian approves in writing or signs a support contract.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48607. The county superintendent or governing board, as the case may be, maintaining a 24-hour school may accept in the school any minor between the ages of 8 and 16 years who is a resident of the county or the school district, as the case may be, whose parent or guardian does not exercise proper care, supervision, and guidance over him, or who is, by reason of insubordinate conduct, or refusal to obey the rules and regulations of the school authorities, in need of special educational training and discipline to prevent him from becoming subject to the provisions of the juvenile court law. The pupil may be assigned to the school by order of the county superintendent or the superintendent of schools of the district, as the case may be, approved in writing by the parent, or guardian in compliance with the recommendation of the board of admission. If the parent or guardian of the pupil enters into a contract with the county or school district, as the case may be, for the support of the pupil, he may be maintained in the school for the period of the assignment. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010 (1st text).)
  143. 48608.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    If a parent or guardian refuses to sign a payment contract and the child’s presence is a menace, the school superintendent must file a court complaint to seek commitment to a 24-hour school and a maintenance payment order; the court may also order the county to pay if the family cannot.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48608. If the parent or guardian of the pupil refuses to enter into a contract providing for the payment to the county or school district, as the case may be, of a sum sufficient to meet the average cost of maintaining a pupil within the school, including meals and a reasonable sum for lodging, and if the presence of the child within another school of the county or district, as the case may be, or within its home is a menace to the future welfare of other children or of the child itself, the county superintendent or superintendent of schools of the district, as the case may be, shall cause to be filed in the superior court of the county, acting in the department of the court performing the functions of the juvenile court or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, a complaint asking for an order of the court, committing the child to the 24-hour school and fixing the amount the parent or guardian shall pay for his maintenance until such time as the county superintendent or superintendent of schools of the district, as the case may be, reports to the court that the best interests of the minor will be served by his discharge from the school. A copy of the complaint shall at the same time be furnished the parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian is unable to pay the amount, the court may in the order provide for the payment by the county of a sum sufficient to cover the costs of maintenance of the child during the period of his commitment to the school. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  144. 48609.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    In a county or district with a 24-hour school, the principal must report a pupil to the county or district superintendent after conferring with the parent or guardian, and the report must be written.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48609. The principal of any school in the county or district, as the case may be, in which there has been established a 24-hour school shall report to the county superintendent or superintendent of schools of the district, as the case may be, after conference held with the parent or guardian, any pupil in his school who he believes comes within the provisions and intent of this article. This report shall be in writing and shall set forth the facts upon which he believes that the child comes within the provisions of this article. (Added by renumbering Section 48607 (2nd text in Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010) by Stats. 1977, Ch. 242.)
  145. 48610.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A minor placed in a 24-hour school without parental or guardian consent must stay there if placed there by court order, until the court-ordered period ends or the admissions and discharge committee asks the court to consider release.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48610. Any minor who has been placed in the care and control of the 24-hour school without the consent of the parent or guardian, shall remain therein, if placed by order of the court, for the duration of the period provided by the order, or until recommendation is made by the admissions and discharge committee to the court requesting that consideration be given the minor’s release. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  146. 48611.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A parent or guardian may ask for a minor’s release from a 24-hour school, and the school superintendent must first get a written progress report from the school principal.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48611. If the minor has been placed in the 24-hour school by order of the county superintendent or superintendent of schools of the district, as the case may be, the parent or guardian with whose consent the minor was placed in the school, upon application to the county superintendent or superintendent of schools, as the case may be, who placed him therein, may secure the release of the minor and his restoration to the care, custody, and control of the parent or guardian. The county superintendent or superintendent of the district, as the case may be, shall require a written report from the principal of the 24-hour school, giving the progress of the child and the advisability of the release of the child from the 24-hour school. If the report indicates that the minor is in need of further care and treatment and that his release would be detrimental to his own welfare or the welfare of others, the county superintendent or superintendent of the district, as the case may be, may report the minor to the juvenile court or other proper court for action. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  147. 48612.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A principal of a 24-hour school may order a minor returned if the principal thinks continued detention would be harmful to the minor.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48612. If, in the opinion of the principal of any 24-hour school, the further detention of any minor is detrimental to the minor, the minor may upon order of the principal be returned to the county superintendent or superintendent of schools of the district, as the case may be, in which the school is located or to the court which committed him, as may seem necessary for the best interest of the child. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  148. 48613.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A pupil who leaves a 24-hour elementary school without first getting the principal’s permission is treated as a habitual truant. Anyone who helps cause or hide that absence commits a misdemeanor.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48613. Any pupil who absents himself from any 24-hour elementary school without permission being first obtained from the principal shall be deemed an habitual truant within the meaning of Section 601 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and dealt with as such. Any person who contributes to the absence of any pupil from the school without permission first having been obtained from the principal, or advises, connives at, or aids or assists in such absence or conceals any pupil after such absence is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  149. 48614.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    The course of study and the methods used to enforce it must be approved by the county superintendent or the district governing board. The schools must also have proper facilities and equipment for vocational and trade training.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48614. The course of study for the pupils and the methods used in enforcing the course of study shall be approved by the county superintendent or the governing board of the district, as the case may be. There shall also be provided in the schools the proper facilities and equipment for vocational and trade training. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  150. 48615.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Each 24-hour school may run clinics to diagnose and observe children, and may advise parents and school authorities about study or treatment.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48615. Each 24-hour school may conduct clinics for the diagnosis and observation of children and may advise parents and school authorities regarding courses of study or treatment in the interests of the normal development of any child and to prevent waywardness and delinquency. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  151. 48616.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    If a 24-hour school is maintained by the county superintendent of schools, it is treated as a necessary small school, and its educational vocational program funding follows Section 41703.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48616. The funding of the educational vocational program conducted in a 24-hour school shall be in the manner described by Section 41703 when maintained by the county superintendent of schools. Twenty-four-hour schools maintained by the county superintendent shall be considered a necessary small school as defined by Section 41702. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  152. 48617.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A county probation officer in charge of a 24-hour school may contract with another county or state agency to provide supervision, care, and treatment for minors in the school.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48617. The county probation officer having management and control of a 24-hour school may enter into a contract with any other county or state agency to provide for the supervision, care and treatment of the minors placed in the 24-hour school. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  153. 48618.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Enrollment in each 24-hour school is limited by standards set under Section 56615.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Twenty-four Hour Elementary Schools [48600 - 48618] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48618. The enrollment in each 24-hour school shall be limited to the standards established under Section 56615. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
  154. 48640.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Opportunity Schools [48640 - 48641] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    County boards of education may establish opportunity schools only in counties with average daily attendance below 8,000.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Opportunity Schools [48640 - 48641] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48640. Opportunity schools established pursuant to this article by the county board of education shall be limited to counties which have an average daily attendance of less than 8,000. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. Note: The Jan. 1, 2006, article repeal date (in former Section 48642) was made inapplicable to this section by Stats. 2005, Ch. 118, Sec. 10.)
  155. 48641.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Opportunity Schools [48640 - 48641] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    If a county has fewer than 8,000 average daily attendance and a county board of education establishes an opportunity school, the school is treated as replacing any continuation education program and school districts in the county are excused from the usual rules requiring continuation education schools.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Opportunity Schools [48640 - 48641] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48641. An opportunity school established by a county board of education in a county which has an average daily attendance of less than 8,000 shall be deemed to be in lieu of any continuation education program, and shall excuse the school districts within the county from complying with otherwise applicable statutes requiring the establishment of continuation education schools. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. Note: The Jan. 1, 2006, article repeal date (in former Section 48642) was made inapplicable to this section by Stats. 2005, Ch. 118, Sec. 10.)
  156. 48645.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    This section states the purpose of juvenile court schools and limits Orange County Office of Education educational services in youth correctional centers to individuals up to 19 years of age.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48645. The purpose of this article is to provide for the administration and operation of public schools in juvenile halls, juvenile homes, day centers, juvenile ranches, juvenile camps, regional youth educational facilities, or Orange County youth correctional centers in existence and providing services prior to the effective date of the amendments to this section made by the Statutes of 1989, established pursuant to Article 23 (commencing with Section 850), Article 24 (commencing with Section 880), Article 24.5 (commencing with Section 894) of Chapter 2 of Division 2, or Article 9 (commencing with Section 1850) of Chapter 1 of Division 2.5, of the Welfare and Institutions Code or in any group home housing 25 or more children placed pursuant to Sections 362, 727, and 730, of the Welfare and Institutions Code or in any group home housing 25 or more children and operating one or more additional sites under a central administration for children placed pursuant to Section 362, 727, or 730 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, with acceptable school structures at one or more centrally located sites to serve the single or composite populations, and to provide the juvenile court school pupils therein detained with quality education and training. Nothing in this section shall be construed as indicating that it is the intent of the Legislature to prevent juvenile court school pupils who are housed in group homes from enrolling in regular public schools, or that it is the intent of the Legislature to transfer the responsibility for any costs associated with the operation of group homes to the counties. The Orange County Office of Education shall only provide educational services in youth correctional centers for individuals up to 19 years of age. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 929, Sec. 1.)
  157. 48645.1.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    Certain listed juvenile-facility schools or classes are designated as “juvenile court schools.”

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48645.1. Public schools or classes in any juvenile hall, juvenile home, day center, juvenile ranch, juvenile camp, regional youth educational facility, or Orange County youth correctional center in existence and providing services prior to the effective date of the amendments to this section made by the Statutes of 1989, established in accordance with Article 23 (commencing with Section 850), Article 24 (commencing with Section 880), and Article 24.5 (commencing with Section 894) of Chapter 2 of Division 2, or Article 9 (commencing with Section 1850) of Chapter 1 of Division 2.5, of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or in any group home housing 25 or more children and operating one or more additional sites under a central administration, with acceptable school structures at one or more centrally located sites to serve the single or composite populations of juvenile court school pupils detained therein in accordance with the provisions of Section 362, 727, or 730 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, shall be known as juvenile court schools. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 929, Sec. 2.)
  158. 48645.2.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    The county board of education must arrange for the administration and operation of juvenile court schools.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48645.2. The county board of education shall provide for the administration and operation of juvenile court schools established pursuant to Section 48645.1: (a) By the county superintendent of schools, provided that, in any county in which the board of supervisors is establishing or maintaining juvenile court schools on January 1, 1978, the county superintendent of schools may contract with the board of supervisors for the administration and operation of such schools if agreed upon between the board of education and the board of supervisors. In any event, the county superintendent of schools may contract with other educational agencies for supporting services to the same extent that school districts may contract with other such agencies. (b) By contract with the respective governing boards of the elementary, high school, or unified school district in which the juvenile court school is located. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430.)
  159. 48645.3.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    Juvenile court schools must operate with a 240-minute minimum schoolday, or 180 minutes for certain vocational, probation-related work, or work-experience programs.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48645.3. (a) Juvenile court schools shall be conducted in a manner as shall be prescribed by the county board of education to best accomplish the provisions of Section 48645. The minimum schoolday shall be 240 minutes. Minimum schooldays shall be calculated on the basis of the average number of minutes of attendance during not more than 10 consecutive days in which classes are conducted. The minimum schoolday for pupils in attendance in approved vocational education programs, work programs prescribed by the probation department pursuant to Section 883 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and work experience programs shall be 180 minutes, which shall be calculated on the basis of the average number of minutes of attendance during not more than 10 consecutive days in which classes are conducted. The county board of education shall adopt and enforce a course of study and evaluate its program in accordance with Sections 51040, 51041, 51050, and 51054 and the provisions of Article 1 (commencing with Section 51200) to Article 3 (commencing with Section 51220), inclusive, of Chapter 2 of Part 28, except subdivision (c) of Section 51220. (b) Juvenile court schools shall not be closed on any weekday of the calendar year, except those weekdays adopted by the county board of education as school holidays or set aside by the county board of education for inservice purposes. However, the county board of education may close juvenile court schools when it deems the closing is necessary to accommodate contingencies. (c) (1) The county board of education may adopt and enforce a course of study that enhances instruction in mathematics and English language arts for pupils attending juvenile court schools, as determined by statewide assessments or objective local evaluations and assessments as approved by the county superintendent of schools. (2) The enhanced course of study adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall meet the standards adopted pursuant to Section 60605.8, as appropriate, and shall be tailored to meet the needs of the individual pupil to increase the pupil’s academic literacy and reading fluency. (d) It is the intent of the Legislature that pupils in juvenile court schools have a rigorous curriculum that includes a course of study preparing them for high school graduation and career entry and fulfilling the requirements for admission to the University of California and the California State University. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 754, Sec. 1. (AB 1124) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  160. 48645.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    Schools must accept qualifying prior coursework, and pupils with juvenile justice contact cannot be denied enrollment or readmission solely for that contact.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48645.5. (a) Each public school district and county office of education shall accept for credit full or partial coursework satisfactorily completed by a pupil while attending a public school, juvenile court school, or nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency. The coursework shall be transferred by means of the standard state transcript. If a pupil completes the graduation requirements of the pupil’s school district of residence while being detained, the school district of residence shall issue to the pupil a diploma from the school the pupil last attended before detention or, in the alternative, the county superintendent of schools may issue the diploma. (b) A pupil shall not be denied enrollment or readmission to a public school solely on the basis that the pupil has had contact with the juvenile justice system, including, but not limited to: (1) Arrest. (2) Adjudication by a juvenile court. (3) Formal or informal supervision by a probation officer. (4) Detention for any length of time in a juvenile facility or enrollment in a juvenile court school. (c) Pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (8) of subdivision (f) of Section 48853.5, a pupil who has had contact with the juvenile justice system shall be immediately enrolled in a public school. (d) (1) If a pupil transfers into a juvenile court school any time after the completion of the pupil’s second year of high school and completes the statewide coursework requirements for graduation specified in Section 51225.3 while attending a juvenile court school, and the pupil is in their third or fourth year of high school, the county office of education shall exempt the pupil from all coursework or other requirements of the county office of education that are in addition to the statewide coursework specified in Section 51225.3, unless the county office of education makes a finding that the pupil is reasonably able to complete the local graduation requirements in time to graduate from high school by the end of the pupil’s fourth year of high school. (2) To determine whether a juvenile court school pupil is in the third or fourth year of high school, the number of credits the pupil has earned to the date of transfer, the length of the pupil’s school enrollment, or, for pupils with significant gaps in school attendance, the pupil’s age as compared to the average age of pupils in the third or fourth year of high school, may be used, whichever will qualify the pupil for the exemption. (3) Within 30 calendar days of the date that a pupil who may qualify for the exemption from local graduation requirements pursuant to this section transfers into a juvenile court school for an enrollment period in the juvenile court school of at least 30 days, the county office of education shall notify the pupil, the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil, and the pupil’s social worker and probation officer of the availability of the exemption and whether the pupil qualifies for the exemption. If the county office of education fails to provide timely notice pursuant to this section, the pupil shall be eligible for the exemption from local graduation requirements pursuant to this section once notified, even if that notification occurs after the termination of the court’s jurisdiction over the pupil, if the pupil otherwise qualifies for the exemption pursuant to this section. (4) The county office of education shall comply with all of the requirements of Section 48645.7. (e) If a juvenile court school pupil is exempted from local graduation requirements pursuant to this section and completes the statewide coursework requirements specified in Section 51225.3 before the end of the pupil’s fourth year of high school and that pupil would otherwise be entitled to remain in attendance at the school, the county office of education shall not require or request that the pupil graduate before the end of the pupil’s fourth year of high school. (f) For the purposes of this section, “local graduation requirements” means the coursework and other requirements for high school graduation adopted by the county board of education. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 703, Sec. 1. (AB 2181) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  161. 48645.6.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    Plans for juvenile court school structures in certain juvenile facilities must be approved by the county board of education, and construction costs are assigned to the county or the private agency depending on the setting.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48645.6. Plans for any juvenile court school classrooms, offices, or any other school structures in any juvenile hall, juvenile home, day center, juvenile ranch, or juvenile camp shall be approved by the county board of education. Upon approval of the board of supervisors and the county board of education, the cost of such structures shall be a required charge against the funds of the county. The cost of constructing or otherwise providing classrooms, offices, or other onsite school structures in group homes or other agencies housing children described in Sections 362, 727, and 730 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be the responsibility of the private agency. This contruction shall not entitle private agencies to an increase in the foster care reimbursement rates available from the State Department of Social Services or any other state agency. It is the intent of the Legislature that nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the county boards of education or the governing boards of school districts from entering into a contractual agreement providing compensation to group homes for the use of classrooms, offices, or other onsite school structures. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 407, Sec. 4.)
  162. 48645.7.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    County offices of education must notify, consult, and sometimes grant or maintain graduation exemptions for qualifying juvenile court school pupils, and they may not require or request transfers to obtain the exemption.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48645.7. (a) When a juvenile court school pupil qualifies for an exemption from local graduation requirements pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48645.5, the county office of education shall notify the pupil, the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil, and the pupil’s social worker and probation officer of all of the following: (1) The availability of the exemption pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48645.5. (2) How any of the local graduation requirements that are waived may affect the pupil’s postsecondary education or vocation plans, including the ability to gain admission to an institution of higher education. (3) Information about other opportunities available to the pupil, including, but not limited to, staying enrolled in high school beyond the fourth year, possible credit recovery, and any transfer opportunities available through the California Community Colleges. (4) The pupil’s or the education rights holder’s, as applicable, option to allow the pupil to defer or decline the exemption and take additional coursework pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) or subdivision (c). (5) The pupil’s academic data and any other information relevant to making an informed decision on whether to accept the exemption from local graduation requirements. (b) If a county office of education determines that a juvenile court school pupil is reasonably able to complete the local graduation requirements after the pupil’s fourth year of high school, the county office of education shall do all of the following: (1) Consult with the pupil and the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil regarding the pupil’s option to remain in school after the pupil’s fourth year to complete the local graduation requirements. (2) Consult with the pupil and the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil, about how remaining in school after the pupil’s fourth year to complete the local graduation requirements will affect the pupil’s ability to gain admission to an institution of higher education. (3) Consult with and provide information to the pupil about transfer opportunities available through the California Community Colleges. (4) Permit the pupil to stay in school after the pupil’s fourth year to complete the local graduation requirements upon agreement with the pupil, if the pupil is 18 years of age or older, or, if the pupil is under 18 years of age, upon agreement with the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil. (c) A juvenile court school pupil who is eligible for the exemption from local graduation requirements pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48645.5 and who would otherwise be entitled to remain in attendance at the school shall not be required to accept the exemption or be denied enrollment in, or the ability to complete, courses for which the pupil is otherwise eligible, including courses necessary to attend an institution of higher education, regardless of whether those courses are required for statewide graduation requirements. (d) (1) If a juvenile court school pupil who is eligible for an exemption from local graduation requirements pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48645.5 is not exempted or if the pupil or the education rights holder, as applicable, has previously deferred or declined an exemption pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) or subdivision (c), a county office of education shall grant an exemption within 30 days if it is requested by the pupil, if the pupil is 18 years of age or older, or, if the pupil is under 18 years of age, by the education rights holder. (2) If a juvenile court school pupil is eligible for an exemption from local graduation requirements pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48645.5, a county office of education shall not revoke that eligibility. (3) If a former juvenile court school pupil is eligible for an exemption from local graduation requirements pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48645.5, that right shall continue to apply after the termination of the court’s jurisdiction over the pupil. (e) A county office of education shall not require or request a juvenile court school pupil to transfer schools in order to qualify the pupil for an exemption pursuant to this section. (f) A juvenile court school pupil, the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil, the pupil’s social worker, and the pupil’s probation officer shall not request a transfer solely to qualify the pupil for an exemption pursuant to this section. (g) (1) A complaint of noncompliance with the requirements of this section may be filed with the county office of education under the Uniform Complaint Procedures set forth in Chapter 5.1 (commencing with Section 4600) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. (2) A complainant not satisfied with the decision of a county office of education may appeal the decision to the department pursuant to Chapter 5.1 (commencing with Section 4600) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations and shall receive a written decision regarding the appeal within 60 days of the department’s receipt of the appeal. (3) If a county office of education finds merit in a complaint, or if the Superintendent finds merit in an appeal, the county office of education shall provide a remedy to the affected pupil. (4) Information regarding the requirements of this section shall be included in the annual notification distributed to, among others, pupils, parents or guardians of pupils, employees, and other interested parties pursuant to Section 4622 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. (h) If a county office of education determines that a juvenile court school pupil is not reasonably able to complete the local graduation requirements after the pupil’s fourth year of high school, but is reasonably able to complete the statewide coursework requirements specified in Section 51225.3 after the pupil’s fourth year of high school, the county office of education shall exempt the pupil from the local graduation requirements and provide the pupil the option to remain in school to complete the statewide coursework requirements. The county office of education shall consult with the pupil and the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil regarding all of the following: (1) The pupil’s option to remain in school to complete the statewide coursework requirements. (2) How waiving the local educational requirements and remaining in school may affect the pupil’s postsecondary education or vocation plans, including the ability to gain admission to an institution of higher education. (3) Whether any other options are available to the pupil, including, but not limited to, possible credit recovery, and any transfer opportunities available through the California Community Colleges. (4) The pupil’s academic data and any other information relevant to making an informed decision on whether to accept the exemption and option to remain in school to complete the statewide coursework requirements. (i) (1) If a juvenile court school pupil is not eligible for an exemption from local graduation requirements pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48645.5 in the pupil’s third year of high school, because a county office of education makes a finding that the pupil is reasonably able to complete the local educational agency’s graduation requirements in time to graduate from high school by the end of the pupil’s fourth year of high school, a county office of education shall reevaluate eligibility in the pupil’s next academic year and provide written notice to the pupil, the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil, and the pupil’s social worker and probation officer, if applicable, whether the pupil qualifies for an exemption within the first 30 calendar days of the pupil’s next academic year, based on the course completion status of the pupil at the time of reevaluation to determine if the pupil continues to be reasonably able to complete the local graduation requirements in time to graduate from high school by the end of the pupil’s fourth year of high school. (2) If it is determined within the first 30 calendar days of the pupil’s next academic year, that given their course completion status at the time of the reevaluation conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) the pupil is not reasonably able to complete the local graduation requirements in time to graduate from high school by the end of the pupil’s fourth year of high school, the county office of education shall provide the pupil with the option to receive an exemption from all local graduation requirements that are in addition to the statewide coursework requirements specified in Section 51225.3 or to stay in school after the pupil’s fourth year to complete the local graduation requirements upon agreement with the pupil, if the pupil is 18 years of age or older, or, if the pupil is under 18 years of age, upon agreement with the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil and provide notification of the availability of these options pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b). (3) If the pupil stays in high school after the fourth year, the county shall reevaluate eligibility at least annually within 30 calendar days of the beginning of the pupil’s subsequent academic years. (j) If a county office of education offers to exempt a juvenile court school pupil from local graduation requirements that are in addition to the statewide coursework requirements specified in Section 51225.3, it is in the sole discretion of the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil or the pupil themselves if they are 18 years of age or older whether to accept, defer, or decline the exemption, based on the pupil’s best educational interests. (k) Each county office of education shall report to the department annually on the number of court school pupils who, for the prior school year, graduated with an exemption from the local graduation requirements that are in addition to the statewide coursework requirements. This data shall be reported for court school pupils graduating in the fourth year cohort or in subsequent year cohorts, and shall be disaggregated by cohort, race, and disability status. The department shall make this data publicly available on an annual basis aligned with other reporting timelines for the California School Dashboard graduation data. (l) For the purposes of this section, “local graduation requirements” means the coursework and other requirements for high school graduation adopted by the county board of education. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 703, Sec. 2. (AB 2181) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  163. 48646.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    This section says local education and probation officials are encouraged to enter a memorandum of understanding for juvenile court schools, and any such agreement must include intake evaluation, transition planning, limits on shifting statutory responsibility, and online posting.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48646. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that all pupils, including the state’s justice-involved youth, have access to their constitutional right of a free and appropriate public education, and to reduce barriers incarcerated pupils may have to academic supports, career and college preparatory pathways, and higher education. (b) The Legislature encourages each county superintendent of schools or governing board of a school district, as determined by the county board of education pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 48645.2, and the county chief probation officer to enter into a memorandum of understanding or equivalent mutual agreement to support a collaborative process for meeting the needs of wards of the court who are receiving their education in juvenile court schools. The memorandum of understanding or equivalent mutual agreement may include, but is not limited to, a process for communication, decisionmaking, mutually established goals, and conflict resolution. The purpose of this memorandum of understanding or equivalent mutual agreement is to develop a collaborative model that will foster an educational and residential environment that nurtures the whole child and consistently supports services that will meet the educational needs of the pupils. (c) A memorandum of understanding or equivalent mutual agreement on providing educational and related services for juvenile court school pupils developed in accordance with this section may include, but is not limited to, the following provisions: (1) Mutually developed goals and objectives that are reviewed annually, including, but not limited to, the following: (A) Building resiliency and strengthening life skills. (B) Fostering prosocial attitudes and behaviors. (C) Assigning pupils to appropriate classrooms based on their educational needs. (D) Ensuring regular classroom attendance. (E) Providing clean, safe, and appropriate educational facilities. (F) Improving academic achievement and vocational preparation. (2) Clear delineation of responsibilities among the educational and residential or custodial service providers. (3) A process for communicating, collaborating, and resolving conflicts. Whenever possible, resolution of issues shall be reached by consensus through a collaborative process that would promote decisionmaking at the site where services are delivered. A working group charged with this responsibility may be appointed by the county superintendent of schools, or the superintendent of the school district with responsibility for providing juvenile court school services, and the county chief probation officer, or their designees. The working group is responsible for establishing and maintaining open communication, collaboration, and resolution of issues that arise. (4) A clearly identified mechanism for resolving conflicts. (d) If a memorandum of understanding or equivalent mutual agreement is agreed to pursuant to this section, it shall include both of the following: (1) A joint process for performing an intake evaluation for each ward to determine educational needs and ability to participate in all educational settings within two business days, or under extraordinary circumstances up to five business days, of the ward entering the local juvenile facility. The process shall recognize the limitations on academic evaluation and planning that can result from short-term placements. The evaluation team shall include staff from the responsible educational agency and the county probation department, and may include other participants as appropriate, and as mutually agreed upon by the education and probation members of the team. The evaluation process specified in the memorandum of understanding or equivalent mutual agreement may: (A) Include a timeline for evaluation once a ward is assigned to a local facility. (B) (i) Result in an educational plan for a ward while assigned to a local juvenile facility that is integrated with other rehabilitative and behavioral management programs, and that supports the educational needs of the pupil. (ii) It is the intent that this shared information about each ward placed in a juvenile court school shall assist both the county superintendent of schools and the county chief probation officer in meeting the needs of wards in their care and promoting a system of comprehensive services. (2) A transition plan for when the ward reenrolls at a local educational agency postplacement that shall be transferred to the postplacement local educational agency within two business days of the youth being enrolled in the postplacement local educational agency. (e) A memorandum of understanding or equivalent mutual agreement pursuant to this section shall not cede responsibility or authority prescribed by statute or regulation from one party to another party unless mutually agreed upon by both parties. (f) A memorandum of understanding or equivalent mutual agreement pursuant to this section shall be posted on the internet webpage of the county office of education. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 48, Sec. 51. (SB 114) Effective July 10, 2023.)
  164. 48647.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    This section encourages local educational agencies to coordinate student record transfer and enrollment, and requires county education offices and probation departments to share transition planning and record-transfer responsibilities for pupils moving from juvenile court schools.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48647. (a) Local educational agencies are strongly encouraged to enter into memoranda of understanding and create joint policies, systems, including data sharing systems, transition centers, and other joint structures that will allow for the immediate transfer of educational records, create uniform systems for calculating and awarding course credit, and allow for the immediate enrollment of pupils transferring from juvenile court schools. (b) As part of their existing responsibilities for coordinating education and services for youth in the juvenile justice system, the county office of education and county probation department shall have a joint transition planning policy that includes collaboration with relevant local educational agencies to improve communication regarding dates of release and the educational needs of pupils who have had contact with the juvenile justice system, to coordinate immediate school placement and enrollment, and to ensure that probation officers in the community have the information they need to support the return of pupils who are being transferred from juvenile court schools to public schools in their communities. (c) As part of the joint transition planning policy required under subdivision (b), the county office of education shall assign transition oversight responsibilities to existing county office of education personnel who will work in collaboration with the county probation department, as needed, and relevant local educational agencies to ensure all of the following: (1) The transfer of complete and accurate education records, including the pupil’s individualized education program adopted pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) and the pupil’s plan adopted pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794(a)), if applicable, within 72 hours of the pupil’s release from the juvenile detention facility. (2) Access to information about postsecondary academic and vocational opportunities, including college financial aid programs. (3) The implementation of the pupil’s transition plan, if one exists. (d) As part of the joint transition planning policy required under subdivision (b), the county office of education personnel assigned transition oversight responsibilities shall work in collaboration with the county probation department, as needed, and relevant local educational agencies to facilitate all of the following: (1) The immediate enrollment in an appropriate public school in their community when a pupil is transferred from the juvenile court school. (2) The acceptance, upon enrollment by the pupil in a public school, of course credits, including partial credits, for coursework completed in the juvenile court school, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 51225.2. (3) The immediate placement in appropriate courses, based on coursework completed by the pupil, pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 51225.2. (4) The transfer of complete and accurate education records, including the pupil’s individualized education program adopted pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) and the pupil’s plan adopted pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794(a)), if applicable, when a pupil enters the juvenile court school. (e) Each pupil detained for more than 20 consecutive schooldays shall have an individualized transition plan developed by the county office of education in collaboration with the county probation department, as needed. The individualized transition plan shall be developed before the pupil’s release and reviewed and revised as needed, and shall address, but not be limited to, both of the following: (1) The academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and career needs of the pupil. (2) The identification and engagement of programs, including higher education programs, services, and individuals to support a pupil’s successful transition into and out of the juvenile detention facility. (f) Each pupil detained for more than 20 consecutive schooldays shall have all of the following accessible to the holder of the educational rights for that pupil upon the pupil’s release from the juvenile detention facility: (1) School transcripts. (2) The pupil’s individualized learning plan, if applicable. For purposes of this section, an individualized learning plan is a plan developed collaboratively by a pupil and school personnel that identifies academic and career goals and how the pupil will progress toward meeting those goals. (3) The pupil’s individualized education program adopted pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.), if applicable. (4) The pupil’s plan adopted pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794(a)), if applicable. (5) Any academic and vocational assessments. (6) An analysis of credits completed and needed. (7) Any certificates or diplomas earned by the pupil. (g) For each pupil detained for 20 consecutive schooldays or fewer, a copy of the pupil’s individualized learning plan, if one exists, shall be made available by the county office of education to the pupil upon the pupil’s release, if possible. (h) The county office of education, in collaboration, as needed, with the county probation department, shall establish procedures for the timely, accurate, complete, and confidential transfer of educational records in compliance with state and federal law. (i) Notwithstanding any other law, this section applies to juvenile court schools that are operated by, or as, charter schools. As used in this section, “county office of education” includes a charter school that serves juvenile court school pupils. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 756, Sec. 2. (AB 1354) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  165. 48648.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    The department must annually report specified juvenile court school and county community school information on its website.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48648. (a) Commencing with the 2024–25 fiscal year, the department shall annually report all of the following on its internet website: (1) The number and percentage of pupils who leave juvenile court schools or county community schools at any point in a given academic year, who did not earn a high school diploma or a high school equivalency by the end of that academic year, and who enroll back into a school district or charter school the following academic year. (2) The number and percentage of pupils who leave juvenile court schools or county community schools at any point in a given academic year, who do not earn a high school diploma or a high school equivalency by the end of that academic year, and who do not enroll back into a school district or charter school the following academic year. (3) Juvenile court school or county community school pupil access to A–G approved courses, high school equivalency tests, accredited college coursework, and the number and percentage of pupils who satisfy the A–G course requirements needed to be eligible for admission to the University of California or the California State University. (4) A statewide summary of outcomes aligned with the California School Dashboard indicators for pupils served by county office of education alternative schools, with the ability to display information by all juvenile court schools, or by all county community schools. (b) The information reported by the department pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) shall be available at the statewide, county, and school levels. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 998, Sec. 16. (AB 176) Effective September 30, 2024.)
  166. 48649.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    The department must hire an independent evaluator for county juvenile court and county community schools, and the Superintendent must deliver the evaluation report to specified legislative and state officials by November 1, 2025.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48649. (a) The department shall, within existing resources, enter into a contract for an independent evaluation of county juvenile court and county community schools. On or before November 1, 2025, the Superintendent shall, within existing resources, provide a report of the evaluation to the chairs of the relevant policy committees and budget subcommittees of the Legislature, the executive director of the state board or their designee, and the Director of Finance. The evaluation shall include all of the following: (1) An analysis of state and federal funding available to support pupils enrolled in county juvenile court schools and county community schools. (2) The availability and transparency of pupil- and school-level outcome data available for county juvenile court schools and county community schools. (3) County juvenile court school and county community school pupil enrollment and demographic trends, including: (A) Enrollment projections. (B) The impacts of recent changes to pupil expulsion policies, including recent changes to Sections 48900, 48901.1, and 48915. (C) The impacts of the closure of all California Division of Juvenile Justice facilities pursuant Senate Bill 92 of the 2021–22 Regular Session on county office of education programs. (D) Recommendations for how the state may collect and utilize pupil- and school-level data related to justice-involved youth as a demographic subgroup, as these youth often make frequent moves between local educational agencies. (4) A representative sample and summary of cost-sharing agreements between county offices of education and county probation departments or other relevant county agencies related to the operation of county juvenile court schools. (b) The report required to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 194, Sec. 15. (SB 141) Effective September 13, 2023.)
  167. 48650.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. )

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    The Superintendent must convene a workgroup, and the department must later submit a report on pupils with disabilities in county juvenile court schools.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Juvenile Court Schools [48645 - 48650] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 430. ) ## 48650. (a) (1) The Superintendent shall convene a workgroup on meeting the needs of pupils with disabilities who enroll in juvenile court schools operated by county offices of education. (2) The workgroup shall include, but not be limited to, representatives of county offices education, school districts, charter schools, county probation, county behavioral health, special education local plan areas, regional centers, former pupils of county juvenile court schools and county community schools, staff from the appropriate fiscal subcommittees and policy committees of the Legislature, staff from the state board, and relevant state and national juvenile court school and federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) policy experts. (3) The workgroup shall examine existing law and current practices regarding the education of pupils with disabilities enrolled in county juvenile court schools and county community schools and make recommendations on improvements regarding all the following, specific to the county juvenile court school setting: (A) Child find procedures, as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (B) Referral for, and provision of, timely evaluation, as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (C) Timely transfer of pupil records to and from county juvenile court schools, including individualized education programs (IEPs). (D) Provision of education and related services, as required by pupils’ IEPs. (E) Provision of education in the least restrictive environment, as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (F) Staffing of special education certificated and classified positions serving pupils with disabilities, including participation in state educator workforce initiatives. (G) Implementation of Section 48645.7, transition planning required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and provision for alternate pathways to earn a diploma for pupils with disabilities. (H) Family support and dispute prevention and resolution, as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state law. (I) Transition planning for pupils with disabilities moving to educational placements after leaving county juvenile court schools and county community day schools. (J) Compliance monitoring of special education in county juvenile court schools and county community schools. (K) Coordination and collaboration between county offices and other agencies, including, but not limited to, county probation departments, county courts, county child welfare agencies, county behavioral health care programs, and regional centers. (4) To the extent practicable, the workgroup shall leverage the findings related to foster youth pursuant to Assembly Bill 2083 of the 2017–18 Regular Session. (b) On or before February 25, 2025, the department shall submit a report with findings and recommendations regarding the topics identified in subdivision (a) to the relevant policy and budget committees of the Legislature, the state board, and the Department of Finance. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 194, Sec. 16. (SB 141) Effective September 13, 2023.)
  168. 48660.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. )

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    A school district’s governing board may establish community day schools, subject to stated pupil eligibility and, in one case, a two-thirds board vote.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. ) ## 48660. (a) The governing board of a school district may establish one or more community day schools for pupils who meet one or more of the conditions described in subdivision (b) of Section 48662. A community day school may serve pupils in any of kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive, or any of grades 7 to 12, inclusive, or the same or lesser included range of grades as may be found in an individual middle or junior high school operated by the school district. If a school district is organized as a school district that serves kindergarten and grades 1 to 8, inclusive, but no higher grades, the governing board of the school district may establish a community day school for any kindergarten and grades 1 to 8, inclusive, upon a two-thirds vote of the governing board of the school district. It is the intent of the Legislature, that to the extent possible, the governing board of a school district operating a community day school for any of kindergarten and grades 1 to 8, inclusive, separate younger pupils from older pupils within that community day school. (b) The average daily attendance of a community day school shall be determined by dividing the total number of days of attendance in all full school months, by a divisor of 70 in the first period of each fiscal year, by a divisor of 135 in the second period of each fiscal year, and by a divisor of 180 at the annual time of each fiscal year. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 923, Sec. 41. (SB 971) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  169. 48660.1.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. )

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    School districts operating community day schools are intended to include certain program components, to the extent possible.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. ) ## 48660.1. It is the intent of the Legislature that school districts operating community day schools to the extent possible include the following program components: (a) School district cooperation with the county office of education, law enforcement, probation, and human services agencies personnel who work with at-promise youth. (b) Low pupil-teacher ratio. (c) Individualized instruction and assessment. (d) Maximum collaboration with school district support service resources, including, but not limited to, school counselors and psychologists, academic counselors, and pupil discipline personnel. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 800, Sec. 11. (AB 413) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  170. 48661.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. )

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    A community day school generally cannot be on the same site as certain other schools, unless a specified school district governing board certifies there are no satisfactory alternative facilities.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. ) ## 48661. (a) A community day school shall not be situated on the same site as an elementary, middle, junior high, comprehensive senior high, opportunity, or continuation school, except as follows: (1) When the governing board of a school district with 2,500 or fewer units of average daily attendance reported for the most recent second principal apportionment certifies by a two-thirds vote of its membership that satisfactory alternative facilities are not available for a community day school. (2) When the governing board of a school district that is organized as a district to serve kindergarten and grades 1 to 8, inclusive, but no higher grades, certifies by a two-thirds vote of its membership that satisfactory alternative facilities are not available for a community day school. (3) When the governing board of a school district that desires to operate a community day school to serve any of kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive, but no higher grades, certifies by a two-thirds vote of its membership that satisfactory alternative facilities are not available for a community day school. (b) A certification made pursuant to this section is valid for not more than one school year and may be renewed by a subsequent two-thirds vote of the governing board. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 646, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  171. 48662.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. )

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    A school district board that establishes a community day school must adopt policies for involuntary pupil transfers. A pupil may be assigned there only if one of the listed conditions is met.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. ) ## 48662. (a) The governing board of a school district that establishes a community day school shall adopt policies that provide procedures for the involuntary transfer of pupils to a community day school. (b) A pupil may be assigned to a community day school only if he or she meets one or more of the following conditions: (1) The pupil is expelled for any reason. (2) The pupil is probation referred pursuant to Sections 300 and 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (3) The pupil is referred to a community day school by a school attendance review board or other district level referral process. (4) First priority for assignment to a community day school shall be given to a pupil expelled pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48915, second priority shall be given to pupils expelled for any other reasons, and third priority shall be given for placement to all other pupils pursuant to this section, unless there is an agreement that the county superintendent of schools shall serve any of these pupils. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 847, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  172. 48663.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. )

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    Community day schools must provide a 360-minute minimum schoolday, limit pupils to one day of attendance credit per schoolday, and keep academic programs comparable to those in the district.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. ) ## 48663. (a) The minimum schoolday in a community day school is 360 minutes of classroom instruction provided by a certificated employee of the district reporting the attendance of the pupils for apportionment funding. (b) A pupil enrolled in a community day school may not generate more than one day of community day school attendance credit in a schoolday for any purpose. (c) For the purposes of calculating the additional funding provided to a school district pursuant to Section 48664, only community day school attendance shall be reported in clock hours. Attendance of less than five clock hours in a schoolday shall be disregarded for purposes of Section 48664. Five clock hours of attendance in one schoolday shall be deemed to be one-half day of attendance, for purposes of additional funding pursuant to Section 48664. Six clock hours or more of attendance in one schoolday shall be deemed to be one day of attendance, for purposes of additional funding pursuant to Section 48664. (d) Independent study may not be utilized as a means of providing any part of the minimum instructional day provided pursuant to subdivision (a). (e) A community day school’s academic programs shall be comparable to those available to pupils of a similar age in the school district. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 847, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  173. 48666.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. )

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    A school district board running a community day school may set attendance rules that allow the school to require pupils to attend up to seven days a week, if it is part of a directed program.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Attendance at Adjustment Schools [48600 - 48666] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Community Day Schools [48660 - 48666] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. ) ## 48666. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing board of a school district maintaining a community day school may establish attendance policies for the community day school that permit the community day school to require pupils to attend school for up to seven days each week when this action is taken as part of a directed program designed to provide community day pupils with the skills and attitudes necessary for success when returned to a regular school environment. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 974, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996. Operative July 1, 1996, by Sec. 9 of Ch. 974.)
  174. 48800.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Advanced Education [48800 - 48802] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    This section lets a school district board approve certain pupils to attend community college, and sets rules for denials, reporting, summer-session recommendations, a 5% cap, and transcript reporting.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Advanced Education [48800 - 48802] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48800. (a) The governing board of a school district may determine which pupils would benefit from advanced scholastic or vocational work. The intent of this section is to provide educational enrichment opportunities for a limited number of eligible pupils, rather than to reduce current course requirements of elementary and secondary schools, and also to help ensure a smoother transition from high school to college for pupils by providing them with greater exposure to the collegiate atmosphere. The governing board of a school district may authorize those pupils, upon recommendation of the principal of the pupil’s school of attendance, and with parental consent, to attend a community college during any session or term as special part-time or full-time students and to undertake one or more courses of instruction offered at the community college level. (b) If the governing board of a school district denies a request for a special part-time or full-time enrollment at a community college for any session or term for a pupil who is identified as highly gifted, the governing board shall issue its written recommendation and the reasons for the denial within 60 days. The written recommendation and denial shall be issued at the next regularly scheduled board meeting that falls at least 30 days after the request has been submitted. (c) A pupil shall receive credit for community college courses that the pupil completes at the level determined appropriate by the governing boards of the school district and community college district. Using available funding apportioned to the community college district pursuant to Section 84750.4, the governing board of the community college district shall report the pupil’s completed courses and grades received through eTranscript California, also referred to as “eTranscriptCA,” for purposes of enabling the uniform integration of the pupil’s completed courses and grades received into the pupil’s universal and electronic high school transcript that is housed on the CaliforniaColleges.edu platform. (d) (1) The principal of a school may recommend a pupil for community college summer session only if that pupil meets both of the following criteria: (A) Demonstrates adequate preparation in the discipline to be studied. (B) Exhausts all opportunities to enroll in an equivalent course, if any, at the pupil’s school of attendance. (2) For any particular grade level, a principal shall not recommend for community college summer session attendance more than 5 percent of the total number of pupils who completed that grade immediately before the time of recommendation. (3) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a high school pupil recommended by the pupil’s principal for enrollment in a course shall not be included in the 5-percent limitation of pupils allowed to be recommended pursuant to paragraph (2) if the course in which the pupil is enrolled is part of a College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) program established pursuant to Section 76004 in which a majority of the pupils served are unduplicated pupils, as defined in Section 42238.02, the course meets one of the criteria listed in clauses (i) and (ii), and the high school principal who recommends the pupil for enrollment provides the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, upon the request of that office, with the data required for purposes of paragraph (5). (i) The course is a lower division, college-level course for credit that is designated as part of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum. (ii) The course is a college-level, occupational course for credit assigned a priority code of “A,” “B,” or “C,” pursuant to the Student Accountability Model, as defined by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and reported in the management information system, and the course is part of a sequence of vocational or career technical education courses leading to a degree or certificate in the subject area covered by the sequence. (B) The 5-percent limitation of pupils allowed to be recommended pursuant to paragraph (2) shall apply to all physical education courses. (4) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a high school pupil recommended by the pupil’s principal for enrollment in a course shall not be included in the 5-percent limitation of pupils allowed to be recommended pursuant to paragraph (2) if the course in which the pupil is enrolled is either of the following: (i) A lower division, college-level course for credit that is designated as part of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum. (ii) A college-level, occupational course for credit assigned a priority code of “A,” “B,” or “C,” pursuant to the Student Accountability Model, as defined by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and reported in the management information system, and the course is part of a sequence of vocational or career technical education courses leading to a degree or certificate in the subject area covered by the sequence. (B) The 5-percent limitation of pupils allowed to be recommended pursuant to paragraph (2) shall apply to all physical education courses. (5) On or before March 1 of each year, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall report to the Department of Finance the number of pupils recommended pursuant to paragraphs (3) and (4) who enroll in community college summer session courses and who receive a passing grade. The information in this report may be submitted with the report required by subdivision (c) of Section 76002. (6) The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges shall not include enrollment growth attributable to paragraphs (3) and (4) as part of its annual budget request for the California Community Colleges. (7) Notwithstanding Article 3 (commencing with Section 33050) of Chapter 1 of Part 20 of Division 2, compliance with this subdivision shall not be waived. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. (SB 619) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  175. 48800.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Advanced Education [48800 - 48802] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Parents or guardians may ask to let a pupil attend community college, and the pupil is exempt from compulsory school attendance if authorized.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Advanced Education [48800 - 48802] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48800.5. (a) A parent or guardian of a pupil, regardless of the pupil’s age or class level, may petition the governing board of the school district in which the pupil is enrolled to authorize the attendance of the pupil at a community college as a special full-time student on the ground that the pupil would benefit from advanced scholastic or vocational work that would thereby be available. If the governing board denies the petition, the pupil’s parent or guardian may file an appeal with the county board of education, which shall render a final decision on the petition in writing within 30 days. (b) A pupil who attends a community college as a special full-time student pursuant to this section is exempt from compulsory school attendance under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 46100) of Part 26. (c) A parent or guardian of a pupil who is not enrolled in a public school may directly petition the president of any community college to authorize the attendance of the pupil at the community college as a special part-time or full-time student on the ground that the pupil would benefit from advanced scholastic or vocational work that would thereby be available. (d) Any pupil authorized to attend a community college as a special full-time student shall, nevertheless, be required to undertake courses of instruction of a scope and duration sufficient to satisfy the requirements of law. (e) For purposes of allowances and apportionments from the State School Fund, a community college shall be credited with additional units of average daily attendance attributable to the attendance of special full-time students at the community college. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 786, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  176. 48801.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Advanced Education [48800 - 48802] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    A special part-time community college student must take coursework that meets legal requirements and must attend school for the minimum schoolday, unless Sections 46145 or 46147 apply.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Advanced Education [48800 - 48802] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48801. Any student authorized to attend a community college as a special part-time student pursuant to Sections 48800 and 76001 shall, nevertheless, be required to undertake courses of instruction of a scope and duration sufficient to satisfy the requirements of law. The student shall also be required to attend school for the minimum schoolday, except as provided for in Section 46145 or 46147. However, the governing board of the school district may permit the student to attend school for such a lesser period of time than the minimum schoolday as the board shall find to be in the student’s best interests. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 513, Sec. 1.)
  177. 48802.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Advanced Education [48800 - 48802] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )

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    Community colleges and certain school districts get attendance credit for special part-time students under this section.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Advanced Education [48800 - 48802] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## 48802. (a) For purposes of allowances and apportionments from Section B of the State School Fund, a community college shall be credited with additional units of average daily attendance attributable to the attendance of pupils at the community college as special part-time students pursuant to this article and as set forth in Section 76002. (b) A school district whose pupils attend a community college as special part-time students pursuant to this article shall, for purposes of allowances and apportionments from Section A of the State School Fund, continue to receive credit for attendance by those pupils computed in the manner prescribed by law, and a pupil’s attendance at school for the minimum schoolday shall be deemed a day of attendance for purposes of making the computation. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 786, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  178. 48810.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. College Promise Partnership Act [48810 - 48813] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. )

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    This article is known as, and may be cited as, the College Promise Partnership Act.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. College Promise Partnership Act [48810 - 48813] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. ) ## 48810. This article shall be known and may be cited as the College Promise Partnership Act. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. (SB 650) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  179. 48810.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. College Promise Partnership Act [48810 - 48813] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. )

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    The Long Beach Community College District and the Long Beach Unified School District may form a partnership for aligned high school and college coursework for participating pupils.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. College Promise Partnership Act [48810 - 48813] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. ) ## 48810.5. The Long Beach Community College District and the Long Beach Unified School District may enter into a partnership to provide participating pupils with an aligned sequence of rigorous high school and college coursework leading to capstone college courses, with consistent and jointly established eligibility for college courses. As used in this article, “capstone college course” means a community college course described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 48800. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. (SB 650) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  180. 48811.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. College Promise Partnership Act [48810 - 48813] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. )

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    Pupils who join the partnership must take the grade 11 achievement test, take grade 12 coursework to fix any test deficiencies, and have parent or guardian consent first.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. College Promise Partnership Act [48810 - 48813] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. ) ## 48811. (a) The purpose of the partnership authorized by Section 48810.5 shall be to provide a seamless bridge to college for pupils not already college bound and to reduce the time needed for advanced students to complete programs. (b) A pupil who elects to participate in the partnership authorized by Section 48810.5 shall complete the grade 11 achievement test provided for in Section 60640, or a successor test approved by the state board, to determine readiness for college-level coursework, and shall enroll in coursework during grade 12 to remedy any deficiencies diagnosed by the achievement test. The consent of a parent or guardian of a pupil shall be required prior to a pupil’s participation in the partnership. (c) Article 1 (commencing with Section 48800) does not apply to pupils enrolled in a partnership operating pursuant to this article. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 762, Sec. 1. (AB 1533) Effective October 13, 2017.)
  181. 48812.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. College Promise Partnership Act [48810 - 48813] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. )

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    The two districts must design the partnership to include curriculum pathways and at least one capstone college course, and the partnership must provide student support services. The community college district cannot enter the partnership unless it participates in the Early Assessment Program.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. College Promise Partnership Act [48810 - 48813] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. ) ## 48812. (a) The Long Beach Community College District and the Long Beach Unified School District shall design the partnership to include focused curricular pathways leading to credit in at least one of the following: general education, a career technical certificate, or a degree, including at least one capstone college course. (b) The partnership shall coordinate the delivery of student support services, including counseling, to participating pupils. (c) The Long Beach Community College District shall not be eligible to enter into the partnership unless it participates in the Early Assessment Program (EAP) as described in Section 99301. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. (SB 650) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  182. 48813.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. College Promise Partnership Act [48810 - 48813] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. )

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    This section assigns FTES credit and funding limits for Long Beach community college partnership attendance, and blocks duplicate apportionment for the same instructional activity.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Attendance at Community College [48800 - 48813] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. College Promise Partnership Act [48810 - 48813] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. ) ## 48813. (a) For purposes of allowances and apportionments from Section B of the State School Fund, the Long Beach Community College District shall be credited with additional units of full-time equivalent students (FTES) attributable to the attendance of partnership pupils at the Long Beach City College. (b) Pupils of the Long Beach Unified School District who attend Long Beach City College pursuant to this article shall, for purposes of allowances and apportionments from Section A of the State School Fund, continue to receive credit for attendance by those pupils computed in the manner prescribed by law, and a pupil’s attendance at school for the minimum schoolday shall be deemed a day of attendance for purposes of making the computation. (c) The Long Beach Community College District shall not receive an allowance or an apportionment for an instructional activity for which the Long Beach Unified School District has been, or shall be, paid an allowance or an apportionment. (d) The Long Beach Community College District shall implement this article and Sections 76001.5, 76002.1, 76003, and 76004 in a manner that does not result in increased allocations, which are above the regularly funded FTES enrollment cap, from the General Fund for the Long Beach Community College District. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. (SB 650) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  183. 48850.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    This section sets rules to support pupils in foster care and homeless pupils, including stable placements, immediate school enrollment, priority access to intersession programs, and limits on reporting homelessness to law enforcement.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48850. (a) (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that all pupils in foster care and those who are homeless, as defined by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.), have a meaningful opportunity to meet the challenging state pupil academic achievement standards to which all pupils are held. In fulfilling their responsibilities to these pupils, educators, county placing agencies, care providers, advocates, and the juvenile courts shall work together to maintain stable school placements and to ensure that each pupil is placed in the least restrictive educational programs, and has access to the academic resources, services, and extracurricular and enrichment activities that are available to all pupils, including, but not necessarily limited to, interscholastic sports administered by the California Interscholastic Federation. In all instances, educational and school placement decisions shall be based on the best interests of the child and shall consider, among other factors, educational stability and the opportunity to be educated in the least restrictive educational setting necessary to achieve academic progress. (2) A foster child who changes residences pursuant to a court order or decision of a child welfare worker or a homeless child or youth shall be immediately deemed to meet all residency requirements for participation in interscholastic sports or other extracurricular activities. (3) (A) Pursuant to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.), public schools, including charter schools, and county offices of education shall immediately enroll a homeless child or youth seeking enrollment except where the enrollment would be in conflict with subdivision (e) of Section 47605. (B) The department and the State Department of Social Services shall identify representatives from the department, the State Department of Social Services, and other state agencies that have experience in homeless youth issues to develop policies and practices to support homeless children and youths and to ensure that child abuse and neglect reporting requirements do not create barriers to the school enrollment and attendance of homeless children or youths, including, but not limited to, ensuring that a pupil who is a homeless child or youth is not reported to law enforcement by school personnel if the sole reason for the report is the pupil’s homelessness. The selected representatives shall present the policies and practices to the Superintendent and the State Department of Social Services to be considered for implementation or dissemination, as appropriate. (C) (i) If a local educational agency operates an intersession program, the local educational agency shall grant priority access to a homeless child or youth. (ii) Notwithstanding any other law, if the homeless youth will be moving during an intersession period, the pupil’s parent, guardian, educational rights holder, or Indian custodian in the case of an Indian child, or, if there is no parent, guardian, educational rights holder, or Indian custodian, the unaccompanied homeless youth, shall determine which school the pupil attends for the intersession period, if applicable. (b) Every county office of education shall make available to agencies that place children in licensed children’s institutions information on educational options for children residing in licensed children’s institutions within the jurisdiction of the county office of education for use by the placing agencies in assisting parents and foster children to choose educational placements. (c) For purposes of individuals with exceptional needs residing in licensed children’s institutions, making a copy of the annual service plan, prepared pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56205, available to those special education local plan areas that have revised their local plans pursuant to Section 56836.03 shall meet the requirements of subdivision (b). (d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Homeless child or youth” and “homeless children and youths” as they are defined in Section 11434a(2) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (2) “Indian custodian” as it is defined in Section 1903 of Title 25 of the United States Code. (3) (A) “Intersession program” means an expanded learning program offered by a local educational agency on nonschooldays, including, but not limited to, summer school. (B) An intersession program does not include an extended school year program for individuals with exceptional needs established pursuant to Section 3043 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations and Section 300.106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (4) “Local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school. (5) “Pupils in foster care” has the same meaning as “foster child,” as that term is defined in subdivision (a) of Section 48853.5. (6) “Unaccompanied homeless youth” has the same meaning as “unaccompanied youth” in Section 11434a(2) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 327, Sec. 1. (AB 373) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  184. 48851.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    A local educational agency must identify homeless and unaccompanied youths, use and distribute a housing questionnaire, provide it in paper form, translate it when needed, collect completed forms, and report enrollment counts to the department.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48851. (a) As required pursuant to Section 11432(g)(6)(A)(i) of Title 42 of the United States Code, a local educational agency shall ensure that each school within the local educational agency identifies all homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths enrolled at the school. (b) (1) A local educational agency shall administer a housing questionnaire for purposes of identifying homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths, as those terms are defined in Section 11434a(2) of Title 42 of the United States Code, in accordance with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11303 et seq.). By the end of the 2021–22 school year, a local educational agency shall ensure that the housing questionnaire is based on best practices developed by the department pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 48852.5. The housing questionnaire shall include an explanation of the rights and protections a pupil has as a homeless child or youth or as an unaccompanied youth. The housing questionnaire shall be available in paper form. (2) A local educational agency shall annually provide the housing questionnaire described in paragraph (1) to all parents or guardians of pupils and to all unaccompanied youths of the local educational agency. (3) If the primary language of a pupil’s parent or guardian or an unaccompanied youth is not English, either of the following shall occur: (A) The housing questionnaire shall be made available in the primary language of the unaccompanied youth or the pupil’s parent or guardian pursuant to Section 48985. (B) An appropriate translation of the housing questionnaire shall be provided upon request of a pupil’s parent or guardian or an unaccompanied youth. (4) A local educational agency shall collect the completed housing questionnaires that it administered pursuant to this section, and shall annually report to the department the number of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths enrolled. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 912, Sec. 1. (AB 2375) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  185. 48851.3.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    A local educational agency must adopt and update homeless education program policies, and a liaison must provide annual training and related information to school employees.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48851.3. (a) As used in this section, “liaison” means a local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths designated pursuant to Section 11432(g)(1)(J)(ii) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (b) A local educational agency shall establish homeless education program policies that are consistent with the provisions of this chapter and use resources developed by the department and posted on the department’s internet website pursuant to Section 48852.5 and resources developed by homeless education technical assistance centers established using funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). The local educational agency shall update these policies at intervals that shall not exceed three years. (c) A liaison shall do both of the following: (1) (A) Offer training to local educational agency certificated and classified employees providing services to pupils experiencing homelessness, pursuant to Section 11432(g)(6)(A)(ix) of Title 42 of the United States Code, including, but not limited to, teachers, support staff, and other school staff who work with pupils, at least annually relating to both of the following: (i) The homeless education program policies established under subdivision (b). (ii) Recognition of signs that pupils are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, homelessness. (B) A liaison is encouraged to offer the training described in subparagraph (A) to all local educational agency certificated and classified employees, including, but not limited to, teachers, support staff, and other school staff who work with pupils. (2) Inform the employees described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of the availability of training and the services the liaison provides to aid in the identification and provision of services to pupils who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, homelessness. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 904, Sec. 1. (AB 408) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  186. 48851.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    A local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youths must help ensure homeless students are identified and referred to services.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48851.5. Pursuant to Section 11432(g)(6) of Title 42 of the United States Code, a local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youths shall ensure that homeless children and youths are identified by school personnel through outreach and coordination activities with other entities and agencies and that homeless families and homeless children and youths receive referrals to health care services, dental services, mental health and substance abuse services, housing services, and other appropriate services. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 400, Sec. 1. (SB 400) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  187. 48852.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    An agency placing a child in a licensed children’s institution must notify the local educational agency at the time of placement and provide any available information about the child’s recent school placements.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48852. Every agency that places a child in a licensed children’s institution shall notify the local educational agency at the time a pupil is placed in a licensed children’s institution. As part of that notification, the placing agency shall provide any available information on immediate past educational placements to facilitate prompt transfer of records and appropriate educational placement. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit prompt educational placement prior to notification. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 311, Sec. 1. Effective August 19, 1998.)
  188. 48852.3.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    The department must develop and implement a compliance-monitoring plan for local educational agencies, within existing resources.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48852.3. The department, to the extent possible within existing resources, shall develop and implement a plan for monitoring the compliance of local educational agencies with this chapter. The implementation of this risk-based monitoring plan shall include reviews of the local educational agencies that shall include, but not be limited to, schoolsite inspections to ensure that the state is not underestimating the number of youth experiencing homelessness. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 904, Sec. 2. (AB 408) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  189. 48852.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    The department and local educational agency liaisons must share homeless-student rights information, provide materials and training support, verify training and submitted information, and protect collected data under privacy laws.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48852.5. (a) Pursuant to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.), a local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths designated pursuant to Section 11432(g)(1)(J)(ii) of Title 42 of the United States Code, shall ensure that public notice of the educational rights of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths is disseminated in schools within the liaison’s local educational agency that provide services pursuant to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.). (b) The department shall provide informational materials to local educational agency liaisons for homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths regarding the educational rights of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths under state and federal law, updates and changes to state and federal law regarding the rights of homeless students, the responsibilities of local educational agency liaisons relating to homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths, and the resources available to schools to assist homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths. (c) (1) The department shall provide training materials to local educational agency liaisons for homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths to assist liaisons with providing professional development and other support to school personnel providing services pursuant to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. These materials are intended to support liaisons in meeting the requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, as specified in Section 11432(g)(6)(A)(ix) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (2) The department shall develop and implement a system to verify that local educational agencies are providing the required training to school personnel providing services to youth experiencing homelessness at least annually. (d) The department may use and adapt informational and training materials from state or national sources when applicable and appropriate. (e) The department shall adopt policies and practices to ensure that local educational agency liaisons for homeless children and youths participate in professional development and other technical assistance programs that are deemed appropriate by the Superintendent in accordance with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, as specified in Section 11432(g)(1)(J)(iv) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (f) (1) The department shall develop and implement procedures for verifying key information submitted by local educational agencies to comply with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2001 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11431 et seq.). (2) The department shall review the information submitted by local educational agencies to comply with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2001 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11431 et seq.), and remind each local educational agency for which information about its policies is outdated to update their policies to reflect current requirements. (g) (1) The department shall develop both of the following: (A) Best practices that a local educational agency may use to identify and obtain accurate data on all homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths enrolled in schools of the local educational agency. The department shall develop these best practices in accordance with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.) and in a manner informed by relevant guidance from experts on the identification of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths, including, but not limited to, the United States Department of Education and technical assistance centers sponsored by the Office of Safe and Healthy Students of the United States Department of Education. These best practices may include the distribution of information relating to the educational rights and resources of persons experiencing homelessness in public places that are frequently visited by homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths. (B) A model housing questionnaire, based on best practices developed pursuant to subparagraph (A), that a local educational agency may use to identify and obtain accurate data on all homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths enrolled at schools of the local educational agency. (2) The department shall post the best practices and model housing questionnaire developed pursuant to paragraph (1) on its internet website. (h) Data collected by the department or by a local educational agency pursuant to this chapter shall be used in accordance with all state and federal laws regarding student privacy and the collection and use of student data. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 400, Sec. 2.5. (SB 400) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  190. 48852.6.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    Schools and specified education agencies must publish liaison contact information and homelessness-related information on a web page or website.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48852.6. (a) For purposes of this section, “liaison” means a local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths designated pursuant to Section 11432(g)(1)(J)(ii) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (b) A school district, charter school, or county office of education shall create an internet web page or post on its internet website both of the following: (1) A list of the liaisons in that school district, charter school, or county office of education, respectively, and the contact information for those liaisons. (2) Specific information on homelessness, including, but not limited to, information regarding the educational rights and resources available to persons experiencing homelessness. (c) If available, a school shall post on its internet website, if the school has an internet website, the contact information for the liaison. In addition, if a school has an employee or person under contract whose duties include assisting the liaison in completing the liaison’s duties under Section 11432(g)(6) of Title 42 of the United States Code, the school shall post on its internet website, if the school has an internet website, the name and contact information for that employee or person under contract. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 394, Sec. 4. (AB 27) Effective September 29, 2021.)
  191. 48852.7.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    Local educational agencies must let homeless children stay in their school of origin, and new schools must enroll them immediately even if records or fees are missing.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48852.7. (a) At the point of any change or any subsequent change in residence once a child becomes a homeless child, the local educational agency serving the homeless child shall allow the homeless child to continue his or her education in the school of origin through the duration of homelessness. (b) If the homeless child’s status changes before the end of the academic year so that he or she is no longer homeless, either of the following apply: (1) If the homeless child is in high school, the local educational agency shall allow the formerly homeless child to continue his or her education in the school of origin through graduation. (2) If the homeless child is in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 8, inclusive, the local educational agency shall allow the formerly homeless child to continue his or her education in the school of origin through the duration of the academic school year. (c) To ensure that the homeless child has the benefit of matriculating with his or her peers in accordance with the established feeder patterns of school districts, the following apply: (1) If the homeless child is transitioning between school grade levels, the local educational agency shall allow the homeless child to continue in the school district of origin in the same attendance area. (2) If the homeless child is transitioning to a middle school or high school, and the school designated for matriculation is in another school district, the local educational agency shall allow the homeless child to continue to the school designated for matriculation in that school district. (3) The new school shall immediately enroll the homeless child even if the child has outstanding fees, fines, textbooks, or other items or moneys due to the school last attended or is unable to produce clothing or records normally required for enrollment, such as previous academic records, medical records, including, but not limited to, records or other proof of immunization history pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 120325) of Part 2 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code, proof of residency, other documentation, or school uniforms. (d) It is the intent of the Legislature that this section shall not supersede or exceed other laws governing special education services for eligible homeless children. (e) (1) The federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.) shall govern the procedures for transportation and dispute resolution with respect to homeless children and school of origin. (2) This section does not require a school district to provide transportation to a former homeless child who has an individualized education program that does not require transportation as a related service and who changes residence but remains in his or her school of origin pursuant to this section, unless the individualized education program team determines that transportation is a necessary related service, or the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires transportation to be provided. (3) This section does not require a school district to provide transportation services to allow a homeless child to attend a school or school district, unless otherwise required under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act or other federal law. A school district may, at its discretion, provide transportation services to allow a homeless child to attend a school or school district. (f) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Homeless child” has the same meaning as in Section 11434a(2) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (2) “School of origin” means the school that the homeless child attended when permanently housed or the school in which the homeless child was last enrolled. If the school the homeless child attended when permanently housed is different from the school in which the homeless child was last enrolled, or if there is some other school that the homeless child attended with which the homeless child is connected and that the homeless child attended within the immediately preceding 15 months, the educational liaison, in consultation with, and with the agreement of, the homeless child and the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the homeless child, shall determine, in the best interests of the homeless child, the school that shall be deemed the school of origin. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 289, Sec. 1. (SB 445) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  192. 48853.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    Pupils in foster care placed in licensed children’s institutions or foster family homes generally must attend local educational agency programs, unless specific exceptions apply.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48853. (a) A pupil described in subdivision (a) of Section 48853.5 who is placed in a licensed children’s institution or foster family home as defined in Section 56155.5, shall attend programs operated by the local educational agency, unless one of the following applies: (1) The pupil is entitled to remain in his or her school of origin pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 48853.5. (2) The pupil has an individualized education program requiring placement in a nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency, or in another local educational agency. (3) The parent or guardian, or other person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil pursuant to Section 361 or 726 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Section 56055, determines that it is in the best interests of the pupil to be placed in another educational program, in which case the parent or guardian or other person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil shall provide a written statement that he or she has made that determination to the local educational agency. This statement shall include a declaration that the parent, guardian, or other person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil is aware of all of the following: (A) The pupil has a right to attend a regular public school in the least restrictive environment. (B) The alternate education program is a special education program, if applicable. (C) The decision to unilaterally remove the pupil from the regular public school and to place the pupil in an alternate education program may not be financed by the local educational agency. (D) Any attempt to seek reimbursement for the alternate education program may be at the expense of the parent, guardian, or other person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil. (b) For purposes of ensuring a parent, guardian, or other person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil is aware of the information described in subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), the local educational agency may provide him or her with that information in writing. (c) Before any decision is made to place a pupil in a juvenile court school as defined by Section 48645.1, a community school as described in Sections 1981 and 48660, or other alternative educational setting, the parent or guardian, or person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil pursuant to Section 361 or 726 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Section 56055, shall first consider placement in the regular public school. (d) If any dispute arises as to the school placement of a pupil subject to this section, the pupil has the right to remain in his or her school of origin, as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 48853.5, pending resolution of the dispute. The dispute shall be resolved in accordance with the existing dispute resolution process available to any pupil served by the local educational agency. (e) This section does not supersede other laws that govern pupil expulsion. (f) This section does not supersede any other law governing the educational placement in a juvenile court school, as defined by Section 48645.1, of a pupil detained in a county juvenile hall, or committed to a county juvenile ranch, camp, forestry camp, or regional facility. (g) (1) Foster children living in emergency shelters, as referenced in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.), may receive educational services at the emergency shelter as necessary for short periods of time for either of the following reasons: (A) For health and safety emergencies. (B) To provide temporary, special, and supplementary services to meet the child’s unique needs if a decision regarding whether it is in the child’s best interests to attend the school of origin cannot be made promptly, it is not practical to transport the child to the school of origin, and the child would otherwise not receive educational services. (2) The educational services may be provided at the shelter pending a determination by the person holding the right regarding the educational placement of the child. (h) All educational and school placement decisions shall be made to ensure that the child is placed in the least restrictive educational programs and has access to academic resources, services, and extracurricular and enrichment activities that are available to all pupils. In all instances, educational and school placement decisions shall be based on the best interests of the child. (i) (1) A complaint of noncompliance with the requirements of this section may be filed with the local educational agency under the Uniform Complaint Procedures set forth in Chapter 5.1 (commencing with Section 4600) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. (2) A complainant not satisfied with the decision of a local educational agency may appeal the decision to the department pursuant to Chapter 5.1 (commencing with Section 4600) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations and shall receive a written decision regarding the appeal within 60 days of the department’s receipt of the appeal. (3) If a local educational agency finds merit in a complaint, or the Superintendent finds merit in an appeal, the local educational agency shall provide a remedy to the affected pupil. (4) Information regarding the requirements of this section shall be included in the annual notification distributed to, among others, pupils, parents or guardians of pupils, employees, and other interested parties pursuant to Section 4622 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 612, Sec. 3. (AB 1997) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  193. 48853.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    This section gives foster children school-of-origin protections, requires local educational agencies to assign an educational liaison, and sets rules for enrollment, records transfer, disputes, transportation, and complaints.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48853.5. (a) This section applies to a foster child. “Foster child” means any of the following: (1) A child who has been removed from their home pursuant to Section 309 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (2) A child who is the subject of a petition filed under Section 300 or 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, whether or not the child has been removed from their home. (3) A dependent child of the court of an Indian tribe, consortium of tribes, or tribal organization who is the subject of a petition filed in the tribal court pursuant to the tribal court’s jurisdiction in accordance with the tribe’s law. (4) A child who is the subject of a voluntary placement agreement, as defined in subdivision (p) of Section 11400 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) The department, in consultation with the California Foster Youth Education Task Force, shall develop a standardized notice of the educational rights of foster children, as specified in Sections 48850 to this section, inclusive, and Sections 48911, 48915.5, 49069.5, 49076, 51225.1, and 51225.2. The notice shall include complaint process information, as applicable. The department shall make the notice available to educational liaisons for foster children for dissemination by posting the notice on its internet website. Any version of this notice prepared for use by foster children shall also include, to the greatest extent practicable, the rights established pursuant to Section 16001.9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. In developing the notice that includes the rights in Section 16001.9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the department shall consult with the Office of the State Foster Care Ombudsperson. (c) Each local educational agency shall designate a staff person as the educational liaison for foster children. In a school district that operates a foster children services program pursuant to Chapter 11.3 (commencing with Section 42920) of Part 24 of Division 3, the educational liaison shall be affiliated with the local foster children services program. The educational liaison shall do both of the following: (1) Ensure and facilitate the proper educational placement, enrollment in school, and checkout from school of foster children. (2) Assist foster children when transferring from one school to another school or from one school district to another school district in ensuring proper transfer of credits, records, and grades. (d) A foster child’s educational rights holder, attorney, and county social worker and an Indian child’s, as defined in Section 224.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, tribal social worker and, if applicable, county social worker shall have the same rights a parent or guardian of a child has to receive a suspension notice, expulsion notice, manifestation determination notice, involuntary transfer notice, and other documents and related information. (e) This section does not grant authority to the educational liaison that supersedes the authority granted under state and federal law to a parent or legal guardian retaining educational rights, a responsible adult appointed by the court to represent the child pursuant to Section 361 or 726 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, a surrogate parent, or a foster parent exercising the authority granted under Section 56055. The role of the educational liaison is advisory with respect to placement decisions and determination of the school of origin. (f) (1) At the initial detention or placement, or any subsequent change in placement of a foster child, the local educational agency serving the foster child shall allow the foster child to continue the foster child’s education in the school of origin for the duration of the jurisdiction of the court. (2) If the jurisdiction of the court is terminated before the end of an academic year, the local educational agency shall allow a former foster child who is in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 8, inclusive, to continue the former foster child’s education in the school of origin through the duration of the academic school year. (3) (A) If the jurisdiction of the court is terminated while a foster child is in high school, the local educational agency shall allow the former foster child to continue the former foster child’s education in the school of origin through graduation. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, a school district is not required to provide transportation to a former foster child who has an individualized education program that does not require transportation as a related service and who changes residence but remains in the former foster child’s school of origin pursuant to this paragraph, unless the individualized education program team determines that transportation is a necessary related service. (4) To ensure that the foster child has the benefit of matriculating with the foster child’s peers in accordance with the established feeder patterns of school districts, if the foster child is transitioning between school grade levels, the local educational agency shall allow the foster child to continue in the school district of origin in the same attendance area, or, if the foster child is transitioning to a middle school or high school, and the school designated for matriculation is in another school district, to the school designated for matriculation in that school district. (5) (A) Paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) do not require a school district to provide transportation services to allow a foster child to attend a school or school district, unless there is an agreement with a local child welfare agency that the school district assumes part or all of the transportation costs in accordance with Section 6312(c)(5) of Title 20 of the United States Code, or unless otherwise required under federal law. This paragraph does not prohibit a school district from, at its discretion, providing transportation services to allow a foster child to attend a school or school district. (B) In accordance with Section 6312(c)(5) of Title 20 of the United States Code, local educational agencies shall collaborate with local child welfare agencies to develop and implement clear written procedures to address the transportation needs of foster youth to maintain them in their school of origin, when it is in the best interest of the foster youth. (6) The educational liaison, in consultation with, and with the agreement of, the foster child and the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the foster child, may recommend, in accordance with the foster child’s best interests, that the foster child’s right to attend the school of origin be waived and the foster child be enrolled in a public school that pupils living in the attendance area in which the foster child resides are eligible to attend. (7) Before making a recommendation to move a foster child from the foster child’s school of origin, the educational liaison shall provide the foster child and the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the foster child with a written explanation stating the basis for the recommendation and how the recommendation serves the foster child’s best interests. (8) (A) If the educational liaison, in consultation with the foster child and the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the foster child, agrees that the best interests of the foster child would best be served by the foster child’s transfer to a school other than the school of origin, the foster child shall immediately be enrolled in the new school. (B) The new school shall immediately enroll the foster child even if the foster child has outstanding fees, fines, textbooks, or other items or moneys due to the school last attended or is unable to produce clothing or records normally required for enrollment, such as previous academic records, medical records, including, but not limited to, records or other proof of immunization history pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 120325) of Part 2 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code, proof of residency, other documentation, or school uniforms. (C) Within two business days of the foster child’s request for enrollment, the educational liaison for the new school shall contact the school last attended by the foster child to obtain all academic and other records. The last school attended by the foster child shall provide all required records to the new school regardless of any outstanding fees, fines, textbooks, or other items or moneys owed to the school last attended. The educational liaison for the school last attended shall provide all records to the new school within two business days of receiving the request. (9) If a dispute arises regarding the request of a foster child to remain in the school of origin, the foster child has the right to remain in the school of origin pending resolution of the dispute. The dispute shall be resolved in accordance with the existing dispute resolution process available to a pupil served by the local educational agency. (10) The local educational agency and the county placing agency are encouraged to collaborate to ensure maximum use of available federal moneys, explore public-private partnerships, and access any other funding sources to promote the well-being of foster children through educational stability. (11) (A) If a local educational agency operates an intersession program, the local educational agency shall grant priority access to a foster child. (B) Notwithstanding any other law, if the foster child will be moving during an intersession period, the pupil’s educational rights holder, or Indian custodian in the case of an Indian child, shall determine which school the pupil attends for the intersession period, if applicable. (12) It is the intent of the Legislature that this subdivision shall not supersede or exceed other laws governing special education services for eligible foster children. (g) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Indian custodian” as it is defined in Section 1903 of Title 25 of the United States Code. (2) (A) “Intersession program” means an expanded learning program offered by a local educational agency on nonschooldays, including, but not limited to, summer school. (B) An intersession program does not include an extended school year program for individuals with exceptional needs established pursuant to Section 3043 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations and Section 300.106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (3) (A) “School of origin” means the school that the foster child attended when permanently housed or the school in which the foster child was last enrolled. If the school the foster child attended when permanently housed is different from the school in which the foster child was last enrolled, or if there is some other school that the foster child attended with which the foster child is connected and that the foster child attended within the immediately preceding 15 months, the educational liaison, in consultation with, and with the agreement of, the foster child and the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the foster child, shall determine, in the best interests of the foster child, the school that shall be deemed the school of origin. (B) For a foster child who is an individual with exceptional needs as defined in Section 56026, “school” as used in the definition of “school of origin” in subparagraph (A) includes a placement in a nonpublic, nonsectarian school as defined in Section 56034, subject to the requirements of Section 56325. (h) This section does not supersede other law governing the educational placements in juvenile court schools, as described in Section 48645.1, by the juvenile court under Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (i) (1) A complaint of noncompliance with the requirements of this section may be filed with the local educational agency under the Uniform Complaint Procedures set forth in Chapter 5.1 (commencing with Section 4600) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. (2) A complainant not satisfied with the decision of a local educational agency may appeal the decision to the department pursuant to Chapter 5.1 (commencing with Section 4600) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations and shall receive a written decision regarding the appeal within 60 days of the department’s receipt of the appeal. (3) If a local educational agency finds merit in a complaint, or if the Superintendent finds merit in an appeal, the local educational agency shall provide a remedy to the affected pupil. (4) Information regarding the requirements of this section shall be included in the annual notification distributed to, among others, pupils, parents or guardians of pupils, employees, and other interested parties pursuant to Section 4622 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 812, Sec. 1.5. (AB 723) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  194. 48854.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    A licensed children’s institution, nonpublic nonsectarian school, or agency may not make placement depend on designating educational authority for the child to that institution, school, or agency.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48854. A licensed children’s institution or nonpublic, nonsectarian school, or agency may not require as a condition of placement that educational authority for a child, as defined in Section 48859 be designated to that institution, school, or agency. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 311, Sec. 1. Effective August 19, 1998.)
  195. 48856.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    A local educational agency must invite at least one noneducational agency representative with placement responsibility to collaborate in monitoring a placement in a nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48856. A local educational agency shall invite at least one noneducational agency representative that has placement responsibility for a pupil residing in a licensed children’s institution to collaborate with the local educational agency in the monitoring of a placement in a nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 311, Sec. 1. Effective August 19, 1998.)
  196. 48857.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    The department must allocate funding for technical assistance centers and later direct those funds to them; the centers must support homeless education liaisons and report on fund use and impact.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48857. (a) Pursuant to funding appropriated in Item 6100-135-0890 of the Budget Act of 2024 (Chs. 22, 35, and 994, Stats. 2024), the department shall allocate up to two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) to up to three county offices of education in different regions throughout the state for purposes of sustaining and enhancing the operations of technical assistance centers to foster relationships between community partners and local educational agencies in each region, including integration with local educational agency grantees and their county and regional assistance providers under the California Community Schools Partnership Program. The department shall determine the county offices of education that will be designated technical assistance centers through a competitive process that provides each county office of education with the opportunity to apply to become a technical assistance center. In making this determination, the department shall take into account geographic diversity and concentrations of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths. (b) Pursuant to funding appropriated in Item 6100-136-0001 of the annual Budget Act, commencing in the 2025–26 fiscal year, the department shall allocate these funds to the technical assistance centers described in subdivision (a). (c) A technical assistance center described in subdivision (a) shall prioritize providing regional support, resources, and expertise to homeless education liaisons to ensure that local educational agencies meet all of the requirements specified in Section 11432(g)(3) of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.), which include, but are not limited to, all of the following responsibilities: (1) Creating, and facilitating the implementation of, training materials that outline the needs and challenges of, and barriers facing, homeless children and youths, unaccompanied youths, and their families. (2) Disseminating and providing technical assistance in implementing best practices, such as the scaling up of models of innovative practice, for small, midsize, and large counties to support the educational progress and academic outcomes of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths. (3) Assisting counties and local educational agencies in the process of ensuring accuracy in the identification of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths in local pupil information systems and using this data to report educational outcomes for homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths who receive support services. (4) Fostering relationships between community partners and local educational agencies in each region, including providing professional development and coaching opportunities to homeless liaisons to build capacity locally. (5) Assisting the county offices of education homeless liaisons in providing targeted technical assistance to their local educational agencies that have been identified for technical assistance pursuant to Sections 47607.3, 52071, and 52071.5 for their homeless pupil group, which includes both of the following: (A) Developing recommendations on optimizing existing funding streams to target and support homeless children and youth based on spending gaps between homeless children and youth and other high-need pupil subgroups, which includes additional funding intended for these pupils based on planned spending of local control funding formula allocations in local control and accountability plans. (B) Assisting the county offices of education homeless liaisons in working collaboratively with their local educational agencies to utilize data reported through the California School Dashboard, on the department’s internet website, and locally to assess outcomes and success of local educational agency homeless education programs, and providing guidance on implementing best practices, such as the scaling up of models of innovative practice, to improve academic and other performance outcomes for homeless children and youths. (d) Technical assistance provided by a technical assistance center pursuant to this section shall be provided consistent with the statewide system of support established pursuant to Section 52059.5. (e) Technical assistance centers shall report to the department detailing the allocation and utilization of funds, along with the impact of technical assistance center support on local educational agencies and homeless pupils. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 8, Sec. 43. (AB 121) Effective June 27, 2025.)
  197. 48859.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines terms used in the chapter on foster care and homeless pupils.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless [48850 - 48859] ( Heading of Chapter 5.5 amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 772, Sec. 1. ) ## 48859. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “County placing agency” means the county social services department or county probation department. (b) “Educational authority” means an entity designated to represent the interests of a child for educational and related services. (c) “Homeless children and youths” and “unaccompanied youths” are as defined in Section 11434a(2) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (d) “Local educational agency” means a school district, a county office of education, a charter school, or a special education local plan area. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 394, Sec. 6. (AB 27) Effective September 29, 2021.)
  198. 48900.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Pupil Rights and Responsibilities [48900 - 49056] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Suspension or Expulsion [48900 - 48927] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 91. )

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    This section lists when a pupil may be suspended or recommended for expulsion, and bars discipline for some conduct unless special conditions are met.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Pupil Rights and Responsibilities [48900 - 49056] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Suspension or Expulsion [48900 - 48927] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 91. ) ## 48900. A pupil shall not be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion, unless the superintendent of the school district or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed an act as defined pursuant to any of subdivisions (a) to (r), inclusive: (a) (1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. (2) Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense. (b) Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished a firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object, unless, in the case of possession of an object of this type, the pupil had obtained written permission to possess the item from a certificated school employee, which is concurred in by the principal or the designee of the principal. (c) (1) Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of, a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind. (2) Pupils who voluntarily disclose their use of a controlled substance, alcohol, or an intoxicant of any kind in order to seek help through services or supports shall not be suspended solely for that disclosure. (d) Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind, and either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to a person another liquid, substance, or material and represented the liquid, substance, or material as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant. (e) Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion. (f) Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property. (g) Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property. (h) (1) Possessed or used tobacco, or products containing tobacco or nicotine products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, miniature cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, and betel. However, this section does not prohibit the use or possession by a pupil of the pupil’s own prescription products. (2) Pupils who voluntarily disclose their use of a tobacco product in order to seek help through services or supports shall not be suspended solely for that disclosure. (i) Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity. (j) Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell drug paraphernalia, as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code. (k) (1) Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. (2) Except as provided in Section 48910, a pupil enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 5, inclusive, shall not be suspended for any of the acts specified in paragraph (1), and those acts shall not constitute grounds for a pupil enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to be recommended for expulsion. (3) Except as provided in Section 48910, a pupil enrolled in any of grades 6 to 8, inclusive, shall not be suspended for any of the acts specified in paragraph (1). This paragraph is inoperative on July 1, 2029. (4) Except as provided in Section 48910, commencing July 1, 2024, a pupil enrolled in any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, shall not be suspended for any of the acts specified in paragraph (1). This paragraph is inoperative on July 1, 2029. (5) (A) A certificated or classified employee may refer a pupil to school administrators for appropriate and timely in-school interventions or supports from the list of other means of correction specified in subdivision (b) of Section 48900.5 for any of the acts enumerated in paragraph (1). (B) A school administrator shall, within five business days, document the actions taken pursuant to subparagraph (A) and place that documentation in the pupil’s record to be available for access, to the extent permissible under state and federal law, pursuant to Section 49069.7. The school administrator shall, by the end of the fifth business day, also inform the referring certificated or classified employee, verbally or in writing, what actions were taken and, if none, the rationale used for not providing any appropriate or timely in-school interventions or supports. (l) Knowingly received stolen school property or private property. (m) Possessed an imitation firearm. As used in this section, “imitation firearm” means a replica of a firearm that is so substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude that the replica is a firearm. (n) Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault as defined in Section 261, 266c, 286, 287, 288, or 289 of, or former Section 288a of, the Penal Code or committed a sexual battery as defined in Section 243.4 of the Penal Code. (o) Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a complaining witness or a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for purposes of either preventing that pupil from being a witness or retaliating against that pupil for being a witness, or both. (p) Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma. (q) Engaged in, or attempted to engage in, hazing. For purposes of this subdivision, “hazing” means a method of initiation or preinitiation into a pupil organization or body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, that is likely to cause serious bodily injury or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to a former, current, or prospective pupil. For purposes of this subdivision, “hazing” does not include athletic events or school-sanctioned events. (r) Engaged in an act of bullying. For purposes of this subdivision, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Bullying” means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a pupil or group of pupils as defined in Section 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4, directed toward one or more pupils that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following: (A) Placing a reasonable pupil or pupils in fear of harm to that pupil’s or those pupils’ person or property. (B) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantially detrimental effect on the pupil’s physical or mental health. (C) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with the pupil’s academic performance. (D) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with the pupil’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. (2) (A) “Electronic act” means the creation or transmission originated on or off the schoolsite, by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager, of a communication, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (i) A message, text, sound, video, or image. (ii) A post on a social network internet website, including, but not limited to: (I) Posting to or creating a burn page. “Burn page” means an internet website created for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1). (II) Creating a credible impersonation of another actual pupil for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1). “Credible impersonation” means to knowingly and without consent impersonate a pupil for the purpose of bullying the pupil and such that another pupil would reasonably believe, or has reasonably believed, that the pupil was or is the pupil who was impersonated. (III) Creating a false profile for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1). “False profile” means a profile of a fictitious pupil or a profile using the likeness or attributes of an actual pupil other than the pupil who created the false profile. (iii) (I) An act of cyber sexual bullying. (II) For purposes of this clause, “cyber sexual bullying” means the dissemination of, or the solicitation or incitement to disseminate, a photograph or other visual recording by a pupil to another pupil or to school personnel by means of an electronic act that has or can be reasonably predicted to have one or more of the effects described in subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, of paragraph (1). A photograph or other visual recording, as described in this subclause, shall include the depiction of a nude, semi-nude, or sexually explicit photograph or other visual recording of a minor where the minor is identifiable from the photograph, visual recording, or other electronic act. (III) For purposes of this clause, “cyber sexual bullying” does not include a depiction, portrayal, or image that has any serious literary, artistic, educational, political, or scientific value or that involves athletic events or school-sanctioned activities. (B) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) and subparagraph (A), an electronic act shall not constitute pervasive conduct solely on the basis that it has been transmitted on the internet or is currently posted on the internet. (3) “Reasonable pupil” means a pupil, including, but not limited to, a pupil with exceptional needs, who exercises average care, skill, and judgment in conduct for a person of that age, or for a person of that age with the pupil’s exceptional needs. (s) A pupil shall not be suspended or expelled for any of the acts enumerated in this section unless the act is related to a school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the school district or principal or occurring within any other school district. A pupil may be suspended or expelled for acts that are enumerated in this section and related to a school activity or school attendance that occur at any time, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (1) While on school grounds. (2) While going to or coming from school. (3) During the lunch period whether on or off the campus. (4) During, or while going to or coming from, a school-sponsored activity. (t) A pupil who aids or abets, as defined in Section 31 of the Penal Code, the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another person may be subject to suspension, but not expulsion, pursuant to this section, except that a pupil who has been adjudged by a juvenile court to have committed, as an aider and abettor, a crime of physical violence in which the victim suffered great bodily injury or serious bodily injury shall be subject to discipline pursuant to subdivision (a). (u) As used in this section, “school property” includes, but is not limited to, electronic files and databases. (v) For a pupil subject to discipline under this section, a superintendent of the school district or principal is encouraged to provide alternatives to suspension or expulsion, using a research-based framework with strategies that improve behavioral and academic outcomes, that are age appropriate and designed to address and correct the pupil’s specific misbehavior as specified in Section 48900.5. (w) (1) A suspension or expulsion shall not be imposed against a pupil based solely on the fact that they are truant, tardy, or otherwise absent from school activities. (2) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Multi-Tiered System of Supports, which includes restorative justice practices, trauma-informed practices, social and emotional learning, and schoolwide positive behavior interventions and support, be used to help pupils gain critical social and emotional skills, receive support to help transform trauma-related responses, understand the impact of their actions, and develop meaningful methods for repairing harm to the school community. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 840, Sec. 1. (AB 2711) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  199. 48900.1.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Pupil Rights and Responsibilities [48900 - 49056] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Suspension or Expulsion [48900 - 48927] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 91. )

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    A school district board may adopt a policy letting teachers require a suspended pupil’s parent or guardian to attend part of a school day in the child’s classroom, with notice and limits.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Pupil Rights and Responsibilities [48900 - 49056] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Suspension or Expulsion [48900 - 48927] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 91. ) ## 48900.1. (a) The governing board of each school district may adopt a policy authorizing teachers to require the parent or guardian of a pupil who has been suspended by a teacher pursuant to Section 48910 for reasons specified in subdivision (i) or (k) of Section 48900, to attend a portion of a schoolday in the classroom of his or her child or ward. The policy shall take into account reasonable factors that may prevent compliance with a notice to attend. The attendance of the parent or guardian shall be limited to the class from which the pupil was suspended. (b) The policy shall be adopted pursuant to the procedures set forth in Sections 35291 and 35291.5. Parents and guardians shall be notified of this policy prior to its implementation. A teacher shall apply any policy adopted pursuant to this section uniformly to all pupils within the classroom. The adopted policy shall include the procedures that the district will follow to accomplish the following: (1) Ensure that parents or guardians who attend school for the purposes of this section meet with the school administrator or his or her designee after completing the classroom visitation and before leaving the schoolsite. (2) Contact parents or guardians who do not respond to the request to attend school pursuant to this section. (c) If a teacher imposes the procedure pursuant to subdivision (a), the principal shall send a written notice to the parent or guardian stating that attendance by the parent or guardian is pursuant to law. This section shall apply only to a parent or guardian who is actually living with the pupil. (d) A parent or guardian who has received a written notice pursuant to subdivision (c) shall attend class as specified in the written notice. The notice may specify that the attendance of the parent or guardian be on the day the pupil is scheduled to return to class, or within a reasonable period of time thereafter, as established by the policy of the board adopted pursuant to subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 895, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  200. 48900.2.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Pupil Rights and Responsibilities [48900 - 49056] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Suspension or Expulsion [48900 - 48927] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 91. )

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    A superintendent or principal may suspend a pupil or recommend expulsion if they determine the pupil committed sexual harassment under Section 212.5.

    ## Education Code - EDC ## TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Pupil Rights and Responsibilities [48900 - 49056] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Suspension or Expulsion [48900 - 48927] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 91. ) ## 48900.2. In addition to the reasons specified in Section 48900, a pupil may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed sexual harassment as defined in Section 212.5. For the purposes of this chapter, the conduct described in Section 212.5 must be considered by a reasonable person of the same gender as the victim to be sufficiently severe or pervasive to have a negative impact upon the individual’s academic performance or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. This section shall not apply to pupils enrolled in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 909, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)

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