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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 28Ch. 2Art. 4§ 51246 Senior Pe Exemption Rules

§ 51246 Senior Pe Exemption Rules

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§ 51246 Senior Pe Exemption Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If you're a senior in your last semester and go to school for less than 4 hours a day, you might not have to take PE.
  • •But if skipping PE means you'd still be in school for 4 hours or more, you can't skip it.
  • •This rule only applies to students who already have permission to leave school early.

Example

A high school senior who only has two classes left and leaves school after lunch.

If those two classes take less than 4 hours total, the school can let them skip PE. But if skipping PE means they'd still be in school for 4 hours or more, they have to take PE.

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

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§ 51246 Senior Pe Exemption Rules

The governing board of a school district may exempt any pupil enrolled in his last semester or quarter, as the case may be, of the 12th grade who, pursuant to Section 46145 or 46147, is permitted to attend school less than 240 or 180 minutes per day, from attending courses of physical education; provided, however, that such pupil may not be exempted pursuant to this section from attending courses of physical education if such pupil would, after such exemption, attend school for 240 minutes or more per day. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 51241 Physical Education Exemptions
  • § 46144 Minimum School Day Work Experience
  • § 48240 Attendance Supervisor Appointment
  • § 51242 Physical Education Exemption
  • § 51243 Private School Language Credit

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51246.
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