BILL NUMBER: AB 1799	CHAPTERED
	BILL TEXT

	CHAPTER  369
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
	APPROVED BY GOVERNOR  SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
	PASSED THE SENATE  AUGUST 23, 2012
	PASSED THE ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 27, 2012
	AMENDED IN SENATE  JUNE 27, 2012
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  APRIL 23, 2012

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Bradford

                        FEBRUARY 21, 2012

   An act to amend Section 49068 of the Education Code, relating to
pupil records.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 1799, Bradford. Pupil records: pupil transfers.
   Existing law requires a pupil's former school district, as
defined, or private school to transfer the pupil's permanent record,
or a copy thereof, upon a request from the school district, as
defined, or private school where the pupil intends to enroll.
   This bill would instead require the former public school or
private school to perform the transfer of the pupil's permanent
record or copy of it no later than 10 schooldays, as defined,
following the date the request is received. The bill would state
legislative findings and declarations regarding the importance of the
academic record of a transferring pupil and the accuracy of those
records. The bill would provide that it does not supersede any other
provisions governing the transfer of pupil records for specific pupil
populations, including, but not limited to, provisions governing the
transfer of pupil records for (1) pupils in foster care and (2)
individuals with exceptional needs. By imposing a new requirement on
public schools to transfer records within 10 schooldays, this bill
would impose a state-mandated local program.
   The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local
agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the
state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that
reimbursement.
   This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates
determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state,
reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these
statutory provisions.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  Section 49068 of the Education Code is amended to read:

   49068.  (a) The Legislature finds and declares that the academic
record of a transferring pupil is essential to the pupil's placement,
academic success, and timely graduation. The Legislature further
finds and declares that an accurate, updated pupil record enhances
school safety, academic achievement, and pupil welfare when the
record of a transferring pupil includes transcripts, immunization
records, and, when applicable, suspension notices, expulsion records,
and individualized education programs.
   (b) If a pupil transfers from one public school to another or to a
private school, or transfers from a private school to a public
school within the state, the pupil's permanent record or a copy of it
shall be transferred by the former public school or private school
no later than 10 schooldays following the date the request is
received from the public school or private school where the pupil
intends to enroll.
   (c) As used in this section, "schoolday" means a day upon which
the school is in session or nonholiday weekdays during the summer
break.
   (d) A public school requesting a transfer of a record pursuant to
this section shall notify the parent of his or her right to receive a
copy of the record and a right to a hearing to challenge the content
of the record.
   (e) The state board may adopt rules and regulations concerning the
transfer of records.
   (f) Nothing in this section shall supersede any other state or
federal law governing the transfer of pupil records for specific
pupil populations, including, but not limited to, Sections 49069.5
and 56043.
  SEC. 2.  If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this
act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local
agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant
to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of
the Government Code.