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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 27Ch. 6Art. 1§ 48909 Juvenile Drug And Crime Reporting

§ 48909 Juvenile Drug And Crime Reporting

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§ 48909 Juvenile Drug And Crime Reporting

Key Takeaways

  • •If a kid in school (up to 12th grade) is accused of doing drugs, selling drugs, or hurting someone badly (like fighting, killing, or rape), the police can tell the school and the kid’s parents.
  • •The school and parents must be told in writing within 48 hours.
  • •This rule is for serious stuff only—like drugs or big crimes, not small problems.

Example

A 16-year-old high school student gets caught selling drugs at school.

The police can quickly tell the school principal and the student’s parents in writing about what happened.

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

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§ 48909 Juvenile Drug And Crime Reporting

When a petition is requested in juvenile court or a complaint is filed in any court alleging that a minor of compulsory school attendance age or any pupil currently enrolled in a public school in a grade to and including grade 12 is a person who (a) has used, sold, or possessed narcotics or other hallucinogenic drugs or substances; (b) has inhaled or breathed the fumes of, or ingested any poison classified as such in Section 4160 of the Business and Professions Code; or (c) has committed felonious assault, homicide, or rape the district attorney may, within 48 hours, provide written notice to the superintendent of the school district of attendance, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 827 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and to the pupil’s parent or guardian. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 47631 Charter School Funding Exceptions
  • § 48900.1 Parent Classroom Attendance Policy
  • § 48900.3 School Hate Violence Discipline
  • § 48900.7 School Terroristic Threats Suspension
  • § 48900.9 Bullying Victim Support Referrals

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 48909.
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