California Education Code

§ 48916.1

EDC § 48916.1 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 4 · Title 2 · Part 27 · Ch. 6 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)At the time an expulsion of a pupil is ordered, the governing board of the school district shall ensure that an educational program is provided to the pupil who is subject to the expulsion order for the period of the expulsion. Before an expulsion order is finalized, the governing board shall notify the pupil and the pupil’s family of the available educational options for expelled pupils as outlined in the plan pursuant to Section 48926. No later than three days after the expulsion, the governing board shall complete the initial referral of the pupil for enrollment in an educational program. Except for pupils expelled pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48915, the governing board of a school district is required to implement the provisions of this section only to the extent funds are appropriated for this purpose in the annual Budget Act or other legislation, or both.

(b)Notwithstanding any other law, an educational program provided pursuant to subdivision (a) may be operated by the school district, the county superintendent of schools, or a consortium of districts or in joint agreement with the county superintendent of schools.

(c)An educational program provided pursuant to subdivision (b) may not be situated within or on the grounds of the school from which the pupil was expelled.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 294, Sec. 2. (AB 1230) Effective January 1, 2026.