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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 27Ch. 1Art. 6§ 48053 Apprentice School Fee Prohibition

§ 48053 Apprentice School Fee Prohibition

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§ 48053 Apprentice School Fee Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •No one can charge money to apprentices or their families for classes in certain school programs.
  • •This rule applies to specific work-training classes in schools.
  • •The law makes sure these classes are free for people learning a job.

Example

A high school offers a free car repair class for students learning to be mechanics.

The school cannot ask the students or their parents to pay for the class because it’s part of a work-training program.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 48053 Apprentice School Fee Prohibition

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, and except as provided in Section 3074.7 of the Labor Code, no charges or fees of any kind shall be required to be paid by any apprentice, or by his parents or guardian, for admission or attendance in any class in any school district which provides instruction under Section 3074 of the Labor Code in accord with the requirements of subdivision (d) of Section 3078 of that code. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 750, Sec. 4. Effective July 28, 1980.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

schooltuitionlabor codeeffective julyapprenticeshipexceptionattendanceinstruction

Related Statutes

  • § 48050 Cross-Border Student Admission
  • § 68076 Dependent Student Residency Exception
  • § 8151 Apprentice Interdistrict Attendance Exemption
  • § 14022.5 School District Enrollment Definition
  • § 46010.2 School Attendance Enrollment Calculation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 48053.
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