California Education Law and Policy Flashcards

Under California Education Code, a principal has mandatory reporting obligations regarding suspected child abuse under:

Answer: California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

CANRA designates school administrators as mandated reporters required to report reasonable suspicions of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or child protective services.

California's Williams Act (Education Code 35186) primarily protects students' rights to:

Answer: Sufficient textbooks, clean facilities, and qualified teachers

The Williams Act ensures students in California have access to instructional materials, decent facilities, and properly credentialed teachers.

Under California Education Code, compulsory school attendance applies to children aged:

Answer: 6 through 18

California compulsory education law requires attendance for children between ages 6 and 18, with limited exceptions for homeschooling, private school, and work permits.

A student's suspension under California Education Code 48900 must be preceded by an informal conference UNLESS:

Answer: The student's presence poses an immediate danger or threat to others

California Education Code requires a conference before suspension except when the student's continued presence poses an imminent danger or threat to school safety.

California Education Code 48980 requires school districts to notify parents annually of:

Answer: Their rights and school policies, including curriculum content and opt-out options

The annual parental notification (EC 48980) informs families of their rights, school policies, and options such as opting out of certain instructional content.

Under California law, which party has the authority to expel a student from school?

Answer: The governing board of the school district

Only the school district governing board has the legal authority to expel a student under California Education Code Section 48918.