California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 699 — Pupil instruction: graduation requirements: pupil in foster care.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Existing law requires a pupil to complete specified courses while in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, in order to receive a diploma of graduation from high school. Existing law authorizes the governing board of a school district to adopt rules specifying additional coursework requirements. Existing law requires a school district to exempt a pupil in foster care from all coursework and other requirements adopted by the governing board of the school district that are in addition to the statewide coursework requirements for graduation if the pupil, while he or she is in grade 11 or 12, transfers into the school district from another school district or between high schools within the school district, unless the school district makes a finding that the pupil is reasonably able to complete the additional requirements in time to graduate from high school while he or she remains eligible for foster care benefits. This bill would instead require a school district to exempt a pupil from all coursework and other requirements adopted by the governing board of the school district that are in addition to the statewide coursework requirements unless the school district makes a finding that the pupil is reasonably able to complete the requirements in time to graduate from high school by the end of the pupil's 4th year of high school. The bill would make the exemption from local graduation requirements applicable only to a pupil who transfers between schools during or after the pupil's 3rd year of high school and who is currently in foster care or, at the time of transfer, was in foster care. The bill would allow either the number of credits the pupil has earned to date or the length of the pupil's school enrollment to be used to determine whether a pupil is in the 3rd year of high school, whichever would qualify the pupil for the exemption. The bill would require the school district to notify a pupil who may qualify for the exemption and the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil and inform them of whether or not the pupil qualifies for the exemption. The bill would require the notification to be made within 30 days of the pupil's transfer. If the adult holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil, in consultation with the pupil, decides at any time or if the pupil decides at any time that it is not in the pupil's best interest to be exempted from local graduation requirements, the bill would prohibit the school district from exempting the pupil. The bill would prohibit a school or school district from requiring or requesting that the pupil graduate before the end of his or her 4th year of high school if a pupil is exempted and completes the statewide coursework requirements before the end of his or her 4th year in high school and the pupil is otherwise entitled to remain in attendance at the school. By requiring school districts to perform additional duties in complying with the exemption requirement, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

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Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Held in committee and under submission.

  3. Set for hearing May 26.

  4. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  5. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Set for hearing May 23.

  7. Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  8. Set for hearing May 16.

  9. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  10. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0. Page 760.) (April 27).

  11. Set for hearing April 27.

  12. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  13. Referred to Com. on ED.

  14. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.

  15. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Runner · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Runner

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Placed on Appropriations Suspense file.

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Lieu — Yea
Runner — Yea
Alquist — Yea
Price — Yea
Steinberg — Yea
Walters — Yea
Kehoe — Yea
Pavley — Yea
Emmerson — Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 699 do?
Existing law requires a pupil to complete specified courses while in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, in order to receive a diploma of graduation from high school. Existing law authorizes the governing board of a school district to adopt rules specifying additional coursework requirements. Existing law requires a school district to exempt a pupil in foster care from all coursework and other requirements adopted by the governing board of the school district that are in addition to the statewide coursework requirements for graduation if the pupil, while he or she is in grade 11 or 12, transfers into the school district from another school district or between high schools within the school district, unless the school district makes a finding that the pupil is reasonably able to complete the additional requirements in time to graduate from high school while he or she remains eligible for foster care benefits. This bill would instead require a school district to exempt a pupil from all coursework and other requirements adopted by the governing board of the school district that are in addition to the statewide coursework requirements unless the school district makes a finding that the pupil is reasonably able to complete the requirements in time to graduate from high school by the end of the pupil's 4th year of high school. The bill would make the exemption from local graduation requirements applicable only to a pupil who transfers between schools during or after the pupil's 3rd year of high school and who is currently in foster care or, at the time of transfer, was in foster care. The bill would allow either the number of credits the pupil has earned to date or the length of the pupil's school enrollment to be used to determine whether a pupil is in the 3rd year of high school, whichever would qualify the pupil for the exemption. The bill would require the school district to notify a pupil who may qualify for the exemption and the person holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil and inform them of whether or not the pupil qualifies for the exemption. The bill would require the notification to be made within 30 days of the pupil's transfer. If the adult holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil, in consultation with the pupil, decides at any time or if the pupil decides at any time that it is not in the pupil's best interest to be exempted from local graduation requirements, the bill would prohibit the school district from exempting the pupil. The bill would prohibit a school or school district from requiring or requesting that the pupil graduate before the end of his or her 4th year of high school if a pupil is exempted and completes the statewide coursework requirements before the end of his or her 4th year in high school and the pupil is otherwise entitled to remain in attendance at the school. By requiring school districts to perform additional duties in complying with the exemption requirement, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
Who sponsors SB 699?
SB 699 is sponsored by Runner.
What is the current status of SB 699?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 699?
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