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Assembly Bill 3022 Frequently Asked Questions

Retroactively Granting Diplomas to Departed Pupils Frequently Asked Questions.

Granting Diplomas to Departed Pupils Retroactively Frequently Asked Questions

These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) assist local educational agencies (LEAs) in implementing AB 3022 (Gonzalez Fletcher et al.), Chapter 772, Statutes of 2018. This collection represents commonly asked questions, but is not intended to be a complete list of all possible questions or scenarios.

For the purpose of these FAQs, what is considered an LEA?
What does AB 3022 add to California Education Code (EC) 51430?
What does this amendment mean for students?
Who can retroactively grant a high school diploma under AB 3022?
What does "in good academic standing" mean?
What coursework can be considered when evaluating whether to grant a diploma retroactively to a qualifying students?
What are examples of a student having departed against their will, voluntarily or involuntarily?
Questions:   Language Policy and Leadership Office | 916-319-0845
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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