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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 27Ch. 6Art. 1§ 48903 Student Suspension Limits

§ 48903 Student Suspension Limits

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§ 48903 Student Suspension Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •A student can't be suspended for more than 20 school days in a year.
  • •If a student moves to a different school, they can be suspended for up to 30 days in a year.
  • •If a student was suspended in another school district, the new school can count those days toward the limit.

Example

A student gets into trouble and is suspended for 10 days. Later, they move to a new school and get into trouble again.

The new school can only suspend them for 20 more days because the total suspension days for the year can't exceed 30.

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

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§ 48903 Student Suspension Limits

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (g) of Section 48911 and in Section 48912, the total number of days for which a pupil may be suspended from school shall not exceed 20 schooldays in any school year, unless for purposes of adjustment, a pupil enrolls in or is transferred to another regular school, an opportunity school or class, or a continuation education school or class, in which case the total number of schooldays for which the pupil may be suspended shall not exceed 30 days in any school year. (b) For the purposes of this section, a school district may count suspensions that occur while a pupil is enrolled in another school district toward the maximum number of days for which a pupil may be suspended in any school year. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 527, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 48900.5 Student Suspension Requirements
  • § 48901.1 Charter School Discipline Limits
  • § 48902 School Violence Reporting Requirements
  • § 48907 Student Free Speech Rights
  • § 48910 Teacher Classroom Suspension Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 48903.
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