This law allows school district boards to hold meetings and create rules about what students are responsible for, like their grades, attendance, and behavior at school. They can also set policies on any other school-related matters they think are important.

This law says that a school district's governing board can sell or license the software they've created for non-teaching purposes to anyone, whether they are individuals or companies. Any money they make from these sales must be used only for educational purposes.

This law is about ensuring that schools provide nutritious food and beverages to students and regulate the competition from other food sales that might undermine school meal programs. Schools can't sign exclusive deals with companies for selling certain beverages or foods unless they follow specific steps, like holding public hearings and ensuring contracts benefit education. Only nutritious foods and drinks should be sold, and public input is encouraged. Contracts for selling nonnutritious items must allow public disclosure and must not contain confidentiality clauses. Schools can show appreciation for sponsors but must adhere to these rules, especially with any advertising inside schools.

This law focuses on allowing California schools to implement school uniforms or dress codes to promote safety and reduce gang-related violence. Schools can require uniforms if it's seen as necessary for safety, but they must give at least six months' notice before implementing such a policy. Parents can opt out of uniform policies for their children, and a uniform requirement should not negatively impact a student's academic record or attendance. Additionally, students in youth organizations can still wear their organization's attire on meeting days, and there should be support for economically disadvantaged students to comply with uniform policies.

This law allows students to wear items of traditional tribal regalia or objects of religious or cultural significance as additional decorations during graduation ceremonies. However, schools can still prohibit any items that might significantly disrupt or interfere with the ceremony. These adornments should complement but not replace the standard cap and gown. The law defines key terms like 'adornment', 'cultural', and 'local educational agency' to clarify what it covers.

If you've finished high school requirements and basic training for the U.S. Armed Forces, you can wear your military uniform at your high school graduation ceremony.

This law requires schools to allow students to wear sun-protective clothing, like hats, outside during school hours. Schools can decide the types of clothing allowed but can ban items considered gang-related or inappropriate. Students can use sunscreen at school without needing a doctor's note or prescription, but schools can have policies about how sunscreen is used. Sunscreen is not considered a medication, and staff aren't required to help apply it.

This law allows a high school district to make an agreement with a nearby elementary school district to teach sixth graders from the elementary district at the high school facilities. Even if the high school provides the instruction, the elementary school district still counts these sixth graders in its funding calculations and must pass on any related funds to the high school district.

A school district can ask for proof that a student is registered according to certain government registration rules before they agree to let the student enroll in school.

This law requires California school districts to use a standardized process for handling complaints related to various school issues, such as inadequate instructional materials, unsafe facilities, or problems with teacher assignments. Complaints can be filed anonymously, either at the school or district level, and the school must attempt to resolve them within 30 days. A dissatisfied complainant can bring the issue to the school board or even appeal higher. Schools must report complaint outcomes quarterly. Specific issues covered include lack of textbooks, teacher vacancies, or emergency facility conditions. Notices must be posted in classrooms to inform stakeholders about these rights and processes.