Pupil records: pupil transfers.

Existing law requires a pupil's former school district, as defined, or private school to transfer the pupil's permanent record, or a copy thereof, upon a request from the school district, as defined, or private school where the pupil intends to enroll. This bill would instead require the former public school or private school to perform the transfer of the pupil's permanent record or copy of it no later than 10 schooldays, as defined, following the date the request is received. The bill would state legislative findings and declarations regarding the importance of the academic record of a transferring pupil and the accuracy of those records. The bill would provide that it does not supersede any other provisions governing the transfer of pupil records for specific pupil populations, including, but not limited to, provisions governing the transfer of pupil records for (1) pupils in foster care and (2) individuals with exceptional needs. By imposing a new requirement on public schools to transfer records within 10 schooldays, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.