Article 10School Maintenance
Section § 35290
This rule says that the people in charge of a school district must keep their schools and classes running in accordance with the law.
Section § 35291
This law says that school districts in California must set their own rules for managing and disciplining students, as long as these rules follow state laws and guidelines. They should also inform parents or guardians about these rules at certain times, according to laws that specify how and when this notification should occur.
Section § 35291.5
Each public school in California, by choice, can create and update their own discipline rules every four years, in line with board policies and state laws. Parents, teachers, administrators, security personnel, and students (for middle and high schools) must all be involved in this process. These meetings need to happen during regular school hours and within school resources. Final discipline rules are set by the principal and a teacher representative. Every school staff member must enforce these rules. The school district's board may also establish ways to notify students and parents about these rules each year, and schools can submit their discipline rules to the district superintendent. The school board may also review these rules to ensure they align with broader policies and state laws.
Section § 35291.7
Section § 35292
This law requires that the governing board of a school district must visit each school in their area at least once per term. During these visits, they should closely assess how the schools are managed, what the schools need, and their overall condition. If the district has a superintendent, the board can either conduct these visits themselves or ensure that the superintendent or their assistants carry out these visits.
Section § 35292.5
This law requires all public and private schools in California, from kindergarten through 12th grade, to maintain clean and fully stocked restrooms. During school hours, restrooms must be kept open for students to use when they aren't in class, and enough restrooms must remain open during class times. By July 1, 2026, schools with more than one restroom for each gender must provide at least one all-gender restroom, clearly marked and accessible to all students. Schools must appoint someone to ensure these rules are followed and display a notice about the all-gender restroom rules prominently. Schools can use existing bathrooms to meet these requirements if they adhere to the standards. The use of all-gender restrooms is voluntary for students. Schools can temporarily close restrooms if there are safety issues or necessary repairs.
Section § 35292.6
By the start of the 2024-25 school year, all public schools in California that have classes from grades 3 to 12 need to keep restrooms stocked with free menstrual products. This includes all women's restrooms, all-gender restrooms, and at least one men's restroom. Schools cannot charge for these products and must put up a notice in every restroom to inform about this requirement. This notice should include the law text and contact info for who to reach out to if there's a supply issue. The products referred to are menstrual pads and tampons, and the law goes into effect on July 1, 2024.
Section § 35293
This law requires school district boards to make sure all elementary and high schools they manage have the same opportunities and treatment, as much as possible.