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CA AB908
Bill
Status
9/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Patrick O'Donnell
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AI Summary
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Authorizes school districts to extend probationary periods for pupils not meeting satisfactory educational progress in extracurricular and cocurricular activities beyond one semester through the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19 impact.
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Allows work permits to be issued without the minor and parent/guardian appearing in person if the school is physically closed due to natural disaster, pandemic, or emergency, provided the application is complete and electronically submitted and a video conference is held.
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Permits documentation and signatures required for work permits to be collected electronically during extended school closures due to natural disaster, pandemic, or other emergency.
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Prohibits denial of work permits based on grades, grade point average, or school attendance when a pupil's school has been physically closed for an extended period due to natural disaster, pandemic, or emergency.
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Takes effect immediately as an urgency statute to address COVID-19 hardships affecting pupil participation in extracurricular activities and employment opportunities.
Legislative Description
Pupils: extracurricular activities: work permits.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 64, Statutes of 2020.
9/11/2020