Education Code section 48297


(2)

This subdivision applies to, but is not limited to, the referrals referenced in Article 5 (commencing with Section 48260), this article, Section 48454, Section 270.1 and 272 of the Penal Code, and Section 601, 601.2, and 601.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(b)

It is the intent of the Legislature to determine the best evidence-based practices to reduce truancy. This section is not intended to encourage additional referrals, complaints, petitions, or prosecutions, or to encourage more serious sanctions for pupils.

Source: Section 48297, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=48297.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2016; accessed Jul. 21, 2025).

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