A Basic Guide to Students’ Rights
For Parents and Advocates

Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction, page 2
Chapter 2: Student Discipline page 8
Chapter 3: Truancy & School Attendance Review Boards page18
Chapter 4: Alternative Education page 20
Chapter 5: Independent Study page 24
Chapter 6: School Safety & Bullying page 26
Chapter 7: Students With Disabilities page 28
Chapter 8: School Funding & LCAP page 32
Chapter 9: Administrative Complaint Procedures page 37
Chapter 10: Activities For Parent Groups page 39

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