Annual Notice Requirements Modified for 2014-2015
August 2014
Number 51
California Education Code section 48980 requires school districts to annually notify parents of their rights and responsibilities with respect to a number of topics, such as prohibited discrimination, sexual harassment policies, uniform complaint procedures, and disciplinary rules. Additionally, Education Code section 48982 requires that parents or guardians sign and submit to the district an acknowledgement of receipt of the notice.
For the 2014-2015 school year, the Legislature has made changes to existing annual notifications and has added new notification requirements. The changes to existing requirements include providing information about religious exercises and instruction absences, immunizations, and uniform complaint procedures. Among the additional notice requirements, there are new topics such as release of directory information of homeless students and concussion and head injury notices for schools electing to offer athletic programs. Districts should ensure that they are meeting all of the current notification requirements.
If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact one of our eight offices located statewide. You can also visit our website, follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or download our Client News Brief App.
Other 2014 Back to School Client News Briefs
Reminder: The "Personal Belief" Exemption from Immunization Now Has New Requirements
Changes to the Laws Regarding Independent Study Go Into Effect Immediately
Reminder: Minimum Wage in California Increased in 2014
Courts Intervene to Keep Charter Schools Operating Pending Appeals of Revocation Cases
State Board of Education Amends Special Education Regulations Effective July 1, 2014
Number 51
California Education Code section 48980 requires school districts to annually notify parents of their rights and responsibilities with respect to a number of topics, such as prohibited discrimination, sexual harassment policies, uniform complaint procedures, and disciplinary rules. Additionally, Education Code section 48982 requires that parents or guardians sign and submit to the district an acknowledgement of receipt of the notice.
For the 2014-2015 school year, the Legislature has made changes to existing annual notifications and has added new notification requirements. The changes to existing requirements include providing information about religious exercises and instruction absences, immunizations, and uniform complaint procedures. Among the additional notice requirements, there are new topics such as release of directory information of homeless students and concussion and head injury notices for schools electing to offer athletic programs. Districts should ensure that they are meeting all of the current notification requirements.
If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact one of our eight offices located statewide. You can also visit our website, follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or download our Client News Brief App.
Other 2014 Back to School Client News Briefs
Reminder: The "Personal Belief" Exemption from Immunization Now Has New Requirements
Changes to the Laws Regarding Independent Study Go Into Effect Immediately
Reminder: Minimum Wage in California Increased in 2014
Courts Intervene to Keep Charter Schools Operating Pending Appeals of Revocation Cases
State Board of Education Amends Special Education Regulations Effective July 1, 2014
As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this News Brief does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.
