Bill > AB497

This bill authorizes a pupil to attend a public school outside the zone of attendance the pupil is otherwise required to attend if the public school is not at capacity in the grade or classes required by the pupil. The bill requires the superintendent of each school district to establish an application process for such transfers and the State Board of Education to adopt regulations governing the process. Additionally, the bill allows the board of trustees of a school district that furnishes transportation to pupils to elect not to provide transportation to a pupil who attends a public school outside their zone of attendance. The board of trustees may also accept gifts and grants to assist in providing transportation to such pupils.