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CA AB1987

Bill

Status

Passed

8/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mike Davis

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Code Section 51745 to add leadership opportunities as an educational option that may be offered through independent study programs
  • Expands the list of educational opportunities available through independent study to include "volunteer community service activities and leadership opportunities that support and strengthen pupil achievement"
  • Maintains existing restrictions including the 10 percent cap on independent study participation at opportunity schools, continuation high schools, and alternative education programs
  • Preserves exemptions allowing pregnant pupils and primary caregiver parents to participate in independent study outside the 10 percent cap
  • Retains prohibitions preventing students with exceptional needs and temporarily disabled pupils from participating in independent study except as specifically authorized

Legislative Description

Pupil instruction: independent study: leadership course.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 175, Statutes of 2012.

8/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Education6/25/2012
Rules4/16/2012
Education3/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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