CA AB2306

Establishes legislative intent that juvenile court schools provide rigorous curriculum preparing pupils for high school graduation, career entry, and admission to California State University and University of California.

Extends exemption from local graduation requirements to former juvenile court school pupils (those transferring after completing second year of high school), matching existing exemptions for foster care and homeless youth.

Requires county offices of education to issue diplomas to pupils who complete statewide coursework requirements while in juvenile court schools, without requiring completion of additional local graduation requirements.

Mandates school districts and county offices of education accept coursework satisfactorily completed by former juvenile court school pupils at other schools and prohibits denial of enrollment based on juvenile justice system contact.

Requires school districts to notify former juvenile court school pupils within 30 days of transfer eligibility for graduation requirement exemptions and allows exemptions to continue after court jurisdiction ends.