Board Policy

BP 6184

Instruction

Continuation Education

The Board of Education provides a continuation education program to meet the special needs of students 16 and 17 years old who are not attending a high school or other appropriate educational institution and who are not legally exempted from compulsory school attendance. (Education Code 48400) Continuation education classes shall provide:

1. An opportunity for the student to complete courses required for high school graduation.

2. A program of instruction that emphasizes occupational orientation, or a work-study program that offers intensive guidance services to meet students' special needs.

3. A program designed to meet each student's educational needs, with classroom instruction supplemented by independent study, regional occupational programs, work-study, career counseling, and/or job placement services. (Education Code 48430)

The Board further expects this program to help students develop self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, and tolerance for a variety of viewpoints. Students shall be encouraged to understand and obey laws, to manage money wisely, and to engage in constructive recreational activities.

The Superintendent or designee may allow the voluntary enrollment of students under 16 in this program.

(cf. 6182 - Opportunity School/Class/Program)

The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations governing the involuntary transfer of students into the continuation program, including students under the age of 16.

The Board shall evaluate its continuation education program and annually report required information to the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(cf. 5112.3 - Student Leave of Absence)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

48400-48454 Compulsory continuation education in general, especially

48401 Weekly minimum attendance requirement

48402 Minors not regularly employed

48410 Persons exempted from continuation classes

48412 Certificate of proficiency; examination fees

48413 Enrollment in continuation classes

48414 Persons exempted from compulsory continuation education; reenrollment in district

48416 Leave of absence for students aged 16 to 18 inclusive

48430 Legislative intent; continuation education schools and classes

48431 Establishment and maintenance of guidance placement and follow-up program

48432 Establishment and maintenance of continuation classes for minors

48432.5 Involuntary transfer to continuation school

48433 Minimum hours of instruction

48434 Hours when classes are maintained

48450-48454 Violation

48903 Limitations on days of suspension

FAMILY CODE

7000-7002 Emancipation of minors law

7050 Purposes for which emancipated minor considered an adult

ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS

54 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 262

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: May 24, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California