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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 27Ch. 3Art. 1§ 48403 School Attendance Enforcement

§ 48403 School Attendance Enforcement

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§ 48403 School Attendance Enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • •If a kid keeps skipping school or is always late, the school can ask for help from a court.
  • •If a kid is always causing trouble or not listening in school, the school can also ask a court for help.
  • •The school boss (county superintendent) is the one who asks the court to step in.

Example

A student misses school a lot without a good reason, like 10 times in a month.

The school can tell the court, and the court might make the kid go to school or face consequences.

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

Official Source
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§ 48403 School Attendance Enforcement

If any person subject to the provisions of this chapter is an habitual truant or is irregular in attendance as required by this chapter or is habitually insubordinate or disorderly during attendance at school, the county superintendent of schools may request a petition on his behalf in the juvenile court of the county. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

schoolstudentattendancepetition

Related Statutes

  • § 46300.2 Community School Attendance Funding
  • § 46301 Computing Average Daily Attendance
  • § 46302 Calculating Average Daily Attendance
  • § 46305 Monthly School Attendance Reporting
  • § 48909 Juvenile Drug And Crime Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 48403.
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