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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 29Ch. 4Art. 1§ 54403 Compensatory Education For Disadvantaged Minors

§ 54403 Compensatory Education For Disadvantaged Minors

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§ 54403 Compensatory Education For Disadvantaged Minors

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can have extra programs to help kids who are behind in school.
  • •These programs are on top of regular classes and help kids learn better.
  • •Kids in these programs can still join other helpful school activities.
  • •The program must have a clear plan to find and help kids who need it.

Example

A kid is struggling with reading in 3rd grade.

The school can put them in an extra reading program after school to help them catch up. They can still play sports or join clubs too.

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

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§ 54403 Compensatory Education For Disadvantaged Minors

A “program of compensatory education” is an undertaking by any school district maintaining any of grades kindergarten through 12, in the form prescribed by Article 2 (commencing with Section 54420) of this chapter, which is over, above, and in addition to the regular educational programs of the district, having the purpose of providing positive stimulation of the intellectual abilities of disadvantaged minors, and which embodies a positive plan for the identification of such minors. Participation in a program of compensatory education under this chapter shall not preclude an individual’s participation in any other potentially beneficial program which may be offered in the public school system or otherwise. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationschoolofferstudentparticipationadditionstimulationidentification

Related Statutes

  • § 56302 Special Education Identification Process
  • § 47616.7 Evaluation Nonclassroom-Based Funding
  • § 48604 Superintendent Residence And Staffing
  • § 51520 School Solicitation Restrictions
  • § 54401 Disadvantaged Student Talent Development

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 54403.
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