CA SB1445

Authorizes school district governing boards, charter school governing bodies, and entities managing multiple charter schools to allow pupil members to make restorative justice recommendations during closed session expulsion hearings.

Requires governing boards to disclose limited case information pertaining to closed session expulsion hearings to pupil members when authorized to make recommendations, subject to the pupil's and parent's or guardian's voluntary written consent.

Mandates that disclosure of case information to pupil members comply with federal and state privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Applies to existing pupil member positions that must be appointed upon receipt of a petition from at least 500 high school students or 10 percent of enrolled high school pupils, whichever is less.