Full question:
My mother has a court apperance on the 11th of March charging her with a violation of section E48293, somthing to do with the compulsory education law). We think it is something to do with my teen brother. Can you give us an explanation on this.
- Category: Education
- Subcategory: Compulsory Education
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
In California, a violation of the compulsory education laws (Cal. Ed. Code § 48293) occurs when a parent or guardian fails to ensure a child attends school without a valid excuse. The penalties for this violation are as follows:
- For a first conviction, a fine of up to one hundred dollars ($100).
- For a second conviction, a fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
- For a third or subsequent conviction, if the violation was willful, a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500).
Instead of fines, the court may require participation in a parent education and counseling program. If the court imposes fines, it may allow payment over time or require attendance in a program, with further court appearances for non-compliance.
The court can also order the immediate enrollment of the child in school and require proof of enrollment. Willfully ignoring this order can lead to civil contempt, with fines up to one thousand dollars ($1,000). Imprisonment is not an option for contempt under this statute.
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