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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Legislators extend school transfer law - Education and Schools - fresnobee.com


Legislators extend school transfer law - Education and Schools - fresnobee.com:

"SACRAMENTO -- State lawmakers this week approved an extension of a law that allows students to to easily change schools.

More than 370 Valley students take advantage of the 'district of choice' program, which allows students to cross boundaries without getting permission from their home district.

The law had expired July 1. Senate Bill 680, by Sen. Gloria Romero, D-Los Angeles, extends the program to 2017."