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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 26Ch. 5§ 46602 Interdistrict Transfer Approval

§ 46602 Interdistrict Transfer Approval

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§ 46602 Interdistrict Transfer Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •If the county says a kid can go to a different school, that school must let them in right away.
  • •The school can count the kid as a student for getting money from the state.
  • •The county must tell the parents and both schools about the decision in writing.
  • •They can send the notice by mail, email, or any way they usually talk to parents.

Example

A kid wants to go to a school in a different area because it's closer to their grandma's house.

If the county says it's okay, the new school must let the kid start immediately. The county will send a letter or email to the parents and both schools to tell them the decision.

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§ 46602 Interdistrict Transfer Approval

(a) If the county board of education determines that the pupil should be permitted to attend the school district of proposed enrollment, the pupil shall be admitted to school in the school district without delay and the attendance may be counted by the school district of enrollment for state apportionment purposes. (b) Written notice of the decision by the county board of education shall be delivered to the parent and to the governing boards of the school districts. Notice shall conform to the requirements of Section 48985 and may be provided using any of the following methods: (1) Regular mail. (2) Electronic format, if the parent provides an email address. (3) By any other method normally used to communicate with parents in writing. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 550, Sec. 5. (AB 2826) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationenrollmentstudentportschoolattendance

Related Statutes

  • § 46607 Interdistrict Attendance Funding Rules
  • § 48813 Partnership Pupil Funding Credit
  • § 51745.6 Independent Study Staff Ratios
  • § 51747.3 Independent Study Funding Restrictions
  • § 51748 Independent Study Attendance Eligibility

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 46602.
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