California § 48262 - Any pupil is deemed an habitual truant who has been reported as a truant three or
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§ 48262. Any pupil is deemed an habitual truant who has been reported as a truant three or
Any pupil is deemed an habitual truant who has been reported as a truant three or more times per school year, provided that no pupil shall be deemed an habitual truant unless an appropriate district officer or employee has made a conscientious effort to hold at least one conference with a parent or guardian of the pupil and the pupil himself, after the filing of either of the reports required by Section 48260 or Section 48261. For purposes of this section, a conscientious effort means attempting to communicate with the parents of the pupil at least once using the most cost-effective method possible, which may include electronic mail or a telephone call.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 48262
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 48262 cover?
Section 48262 ("Any pupil is deemed an habitual truant who has been reported as a truant three or") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 48262?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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