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HomeEducation CodeCh. 2Art. 4§ 51242 Physical Education Exemption

§ 51242 Physical Education Exemption

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§ 51242 Physical Education Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •High school students can skip PE class if they play on a school sports team.
  • •The sports team must be run by the school and happen after school sometimes.
  • •The school board gets to decide if the student can skip PE.

Example

A student plays on the school soccer team that practices after school.

The school can let this student skip PE class because they are already playing a school sport.

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

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§ 51242 Physical Education Exemption

The governing board of a school district may exempt any four-year or senior high school pupil from attending courses of physical education, if the pupil is engaged in a regular school-sponsored interscholastic athletic program carried on wholly or partially after regular school hours. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 48240 Attendance Supervisor Appointment
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  • § 10200 County Calworks Training Plan
  • § 224.5 Gender Equity Training Grants

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51242.
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