CA AB373

Requires school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools operating intersession programs to grant priority access to foster children and homeless youth.

Allows a foster child or homeless youth's parent, guardian, educational rights holder, or Indian custodian (or unaccompanied homeless youth if applicable) to determine which school the pupil attends for the intersession period if the pupil will be moving during that period.

Defines "intersession program" as an expanded learning program offered on nonschool days, including summer school, but excludes extended school year programs for individuals with exceptional needs.

Applies to foster children as defined in the Welfare and Institutions Code, including children removed from home, children who are subjects of petitions, dependent children of Indian tribes, and children under voluntary placement agreements.

Became effective October 7, 2023, and incorporates amendments to Education Code Section 48853.5 that are conditional upon the simultaneous enactment of Assembly Bill 723.