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CA AB2300

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sandre Swanson

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits schools from disclosing suspension disciplinary records to postsecondary institutions if each suspension was for a minor offense and the pupil completed 5 hours of approved community service per suspension.

  • Requires school districts to adopt a policy defining which behaviors constitute minor offenses, including willful defiance and habitual profanity under Education Code Section 48900.

  • Mandates that pupils and parents be informed of the community service option when a suspension is imposed for a minor offense.

  • Requires pupils to obtain school approval before performing community service and submit proof of completion from either a school employee or outside program/agency representative.

  • Clarifies that the bill does not eliminate schools' obligation to report suspension offenses to the state department or maintain disciplinary data.

Legislative Description

Pupil records: suspensions: community service:

Last Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

5/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/23/2012
Education3/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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