§ 48262. — 48262. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 724, Sec. 22.)

California § 48262.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code EDC: Education Code - EDC
• Div.: 4.
• Title 2.: DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES
• Part 27.: PART 27. PUPILS
• Ch. 2.: CHAPTER 2. Compulsory Education Law
• Art. 5.: ARTICLE 5. Truants

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Any pupil is deemed an habitual truant who has been reported as a truant three or more times per school year, provided that no pupil shall be deemed an habitual truant unless an appropriate district officer or employee has made a conscientious effort to hold at least one conference with a parent or guardian of the pupil and the pupil himself, after the filing of either of the reports required by Section 48260 or Section 48261. For purposes of this section, a conscientious effort means attempting to communicate with the parents of the pupil at least once using the most cost-effective method possible, which may include electronic mail or a telephone call.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 724, Sec. 22. (AB 1610) Effective October 19, 2010.