BP 6184 — Alternate Education Programs

Section: 6000 - Instruction
Status: Active

Adopted: 2022-06-02

Policy text

ALTERNATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The Governing Board shall provide alternate education programs as an option for students who may need a flexible educational environment. The alternate education program shall be designed to meet the educational needs of each student, provide an opportunity for participating students to complete the required course of instruction necessary to graduate from high school, emphasize occupational orientation or a work study schedule, and offer intensive guidance services.

The alternate education program shall be aligned with the goals identified in the district’s local control and accountability plan, designed and implemented in collaboration with the County Department of Education, and coordinated with other educational options available to district students.

The district may enter into an agreement with another high school district, unified district, or County Department of Education to maintain alternate and continuation education classes for minors residing in either district and such minors.

A student may be involuntarily transferred into an alternate, continuation, or community education program in accordance with law and administrative regulation.

With the consent of the Superintendent or designee, a student may voluntarily enroll in alternate education classes in order to receive special attention such as individualized instruction.

Priority for voluntary enrollment in continuation classes shall be given to students who need credit recovery in order to graduate with their peers and to students who, due to employment, pregnancy, parenting responsibilities, or other circumstances, are unable to attend a comprehensive high school. A student with a disability shall be admitted only if their individualized education program specifically states that a continuation high school setting meets their needs.

Students may be enrolled in a regional occupational center or program within the county in lieu of, or in combination with, alternate education.

Students otherwise subject to compulsory attendance in alternate education classes may be exempted if they meet any of the conditions specified in Education Code 48410 and AR 5112.1 - Exemptions from Attendance.