CA AB2121

Extends graduation requirement exemptions to migratory children and pupils in newcomer programs (English language proficiency programs for newly arrived immigrants) in their 3rd or 4th year of high school, matching exemptions previously available only to foster care, homeless, former juvenile court school, and military family pupils.

Requires school districts and charter schools to accept coursework satisfactorily completed by eligible pupils at other public schools, juvenile court schools, charter schools, schools outside the United States, or nonpublic nonsectarian schools, and issue full or partial credit even if the entire course was not completed.

Mandates local educational agencies notify eligible pupils within 30 calendar days of transfer or program enrollment about exemption availability and whether they qualify, with continued eligibility even if status changes after initial notification.

Prohibits local educational agencies from requiring pupils to graduate early or retake courses if they complete statewide requirements, and prevents denial of enrollment in higher education preparatory courses regardless of exemption status.

Establishes complaint procedures under Uniform Complaint Procedures allowing appeals to the state department, with 60-day decision requirement for appeals.