5112.1
BP
Board Policy
Exemptions From Attendance
Each child between the ages of 6 and 18 shall be subject to compulsory full-time education. (Education Code 48200)
However, the Board of Education may grant exemptions from compulsory attendance to a student as allowed by law and in the best interest of the student. Exemptions shall not be used to remove a student who is a disciplinary problem.
Legal & Management References
State
2 CCR 11034 - Terms, conditions, and privileges of employment
Ed. Code 33190 - Affidavit by persons conducting private school instruction
Ed. Code 46100-46147 - Minimum school day
Ed. Code 46170 - Minimum school day; continuation education
Ed. Code 48200-48341 - Compulsory education law
Ed. Code 48400-48454 - Compulsory continuation education
Ed. Code 48800-48802 - Attendance at community college
Ed. Code 49110-49119 - Permits to work
Ed. Code 49130-49135 - Permits to work full time
Lab. Code 1285-1312 - Employment of minors
Lab. Code 1390-1399 - Employment of minors
Federal
20 USC 1681-1688 - Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; discrimination based on sex
29 USC 794 - Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Section 504
34 CFR 106.40 - Marital or parental status
Management Resources
Court Decision - Thomas v. Atascadero Unified School District (1986) 662 F.Supp. 376
Website - CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services
Website - California Department of Education, Attendance Improvement
Cross References
5111 AR Admission
5112.3 BP Student Leave Of Absence
5112.5 BP Open/Closed Campus
5113 AR Absences And Excuses
5113.1 AR Chronic Absence And Truancy
5125 AR Student Records
5141.22 AR Infectious Diseases
5141.31 AR Immunizations
5144 AR Discipline
5144.1 AR Suspension And Expulsion/Due Process
6184 AR Continuation Education