Pupil attendance.

Existing law establishes the system of public elementary and secondary schools in this state, and provides for their funding and governance. Existing law establishes school districts throughout the state to administer the public elementary and secondary schools within their respective jurisdictions. Existing law requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to prepare and disseminate to school districts and county superintendents of schools information regarding effective practices to improve pupil attendance. This bill would authorize school districts to use available funds to establish attendance recovery programs for pupils who are foster youth, as defined, pupils who are homeless children or youth, as defined, and pupils with exceptional needs, who are enrolled at schools maintained by the school district to prevent these pupils from being chronically absent, as specified.