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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 27Ch. 6Art. 2§ 48938 Student Funds Trustee Appointment

§ 48938 Student Funds Trustee Appointment

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§ 48938 Student Funds Trustee Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can pick a staff member to handle student money (like from fundraisers or events).
  • •The money must be kept in a bank, credit union, or similar place approved by the school.
  • •The chosen staff member decides how to spend the money, but the school can set rules.

Example

A high school sells cookies to raise money for a field trip.

The school picks a teacher to hold the cookie sale money. The teacher puts the money in the school’s bank account and later uses it to pay for the trip buses, following the school’s rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 48938 Student Funds Trustee Appointment

In schools or classes for adults, regional occupational centers or programs, or in elementary, continuation, or special education schools in which the student body is not organized, the governing board may appoint an employee or official to act as trustee for student body funds and to receive these funds in accordance with procedures established by the board. These funds shall be deposited in a bank, a savings and loan association, a credit union, or any combination of these financial institutions, approved by the board and shall be expended subject to the approval of the appointed employee or official and also subject to the procedure that may be established by the board. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 430, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 47634.2 Funding For Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools
  • § 42127.1 School Budget Disapproval Process
  • § 42127.8 County School Fiscal Assistance Team
  • § 47635 Charter School Property Tax Funding
  • § 48901.8 School Social Media Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 48938.
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