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"code": "5112.3",
"title": "Student Leave Of Absence",
"type": "BP",
"section": "5000",
"lastRevised": "05/13/2026",
"lastReviewed": "05/13/2026",
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"contentHtml": "\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\nThe Governing Board recognizes the importance of regular school attendance in promoting student achievement. However, the Board also recognizes that, in rare circumstances, it may be beneficial for a student to participate in opportunities outside the school which contribute to their educational experience. \n \nThe Superintendent or designee may grant student leaves of absence for the purpose of supervised travel, study, training, or work not available to the student under another educational option. Such leave may be granted to a student 15 years of age or older in the regular program and to a student age 16-18 in the continuation education program. (Education Code 48232, 48416) \n \nNo more than one percent of the students enrolled and attending a school shall be granted a leave of absence during any school year. (Education Code 48232, 48416) \n \nWhen feasible, students shall be encouraged to instead enroll in the district's independent study program to allow for greater contact and coordination with district staff.\n\n",
"contentText": "The Governing Board recognizes the importance of regular school attendance in promoting student achievement. However, the Board also recognizes that, in rare circumstances, it may be beneficial for a student to participate in opportunities outside the school which contribute to their educational experience.\n\nThe Superintendent or designee may grant student leaves of absence for the purpose of supervised travel, study, training, or work not available to the student under another educational option. Such leave may be granted to a student 15 years of age or older in the regular program and to a student age 16-18 in the continuation education program. (Education Code 48232, 48416)\n\nNo more than one percent of the students enrolled and attending a school shall be granted a leave of absence during any school year. (Education Code 48232, 48416)\n\nWhen feasible, students shall be encouraged to instead enroll in the district's independent study program to allow for greater contact and coordination with district staff.",
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"type": "State",
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{
"code": "Ed. Code 48232",
"description": "Leave of absence for students age 15 at time of commencement of leave",
"url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=48232."
},
{
"code": "Ed. Code 48410",
"description": "Exemption from continuation education",
"url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=48410."
},
{
"code": "Ed. Code 48416",
"description": "Leave of absence for students age 16 to 18 inclusive",
"url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=48416."
},
{
"code": "Fam. Code 7000-7002",
"description": "Emancipation of minors law",
"url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&division=11.&title=&part=6.&chapter=1.&article="
},
{
"code": "Fam. Code 7050",
"description": "Purposes for which emancipated minor considered an adult",
"url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=7050."
}
]
},
{
"type": "Management Resources",
"references": [
{
"code": "Website",
"description": "CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services",
"url": "https://legalservices.csba.org/"
}
]
}
],
"crossRefs": [
{
"code": "5112.1",
"title": "Exemptions From Attendance",
"type": "AR"
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{
"code": "5112.1",
"title": "Exemptions From Attendance",
"type": "AR"
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{
"code": "5113.1",
"title": "Chronic Absence And Truancy",
"type": "AR"
},
{
"code": "5113.1",
"title": "Chronic Absence And Truancy",
"type": "AR"
},
{
"code": "6158",
"title": "Independent Study",
"type": "AR"
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{
"code": "6158",
"title": "Independent Study",
"type": "AR"
},
{
"code": "6184",
"title": "Continuation Education",
"type": "AR"
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{
"code": "6184",
"title": "Continuation Education",
"type": "AR"
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