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CA AB2300
Bill
Status
2/24/2012
Primary Sponsor
Sandre Swanson
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires school districts to adopt a policy defining which behaviors constitute minor offenses, including willful defiance and habitual profanity under Education Code Section 48900.
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Mandates that pupils and parents be informed of the community service option when a suspension is imposed for a minor offense.
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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.
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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