41st Printing — July 4, 2026
New Laws & Handbook Revisions
A Handbook On K-12 Student Rights And Responsibilities With An Emphasis On California Law — © July 4, 1975
8
Cell Phones
2025- Smartphones 2025
- Cyberbullying Off-Campus Acts / Model Policy
17
Detention
2025- Saturday School Is Illegal!!!
19
Discipline — Expulsion
2025- Expulsions And Procedures
22
Discrimination
2025- Preventing Discrimination And Antisemitism
- Treatment Of African Americans In Curriculum Content
Graduation
2025- Graduation Ceremonies, Related Events And Adornments
41
LGBTQ+ Student Rights
2026- United States Supreme Court Decision: Parents Must Not Be Excluded From Knowledge Or Involvement In Student Gender Identity Issues At School
- New California Guidance On Gender Identity And Student Records With Related Litigation
43
Parent Rights
2026- Annual Notice Of Parental Rights And Responsibilities Requirements, Recommendations And Reminders
44
Physical And Mental Health
2025- Health Education, Instructional Materials
- Drowning Prevention
- Student Nutrition — Restricted School Foods And Ultra Processed Foods Of Concern
- Educational Equity — Discrimination Prevention Coordinators
- New Speed Limits In School Zones For Pedestrian Safety
- Release Of Student Information
- Religious Fasting Accommodation In Physical Education
- Diwali As A State Holiday
- Nevaeh Youth Sports Safety Act
- Pupil Health: Epinephrine Delivery Systems, Schoolsites And Childcare Programs
48
Safety For Students And Teachers
2025- Immigration Enforcement And Notification For Elementary And Secondary Schools
- Immigration Enforcement At Schools
- Legal Counsel Is Available For Every Immigrant Youth In California
- Student Safety And Child Abuse Prevention
- Student Safety / Identification Cards
52
Special Education
2026- New Special Education Assessments And Recommended Staffing Ratios
- Resource Specialists And Special Classes
- Transfers, Residency Requirements, Records
62
The Right To Freedom Of Religion
2026- U.S. Department Of Education Guidance On Prayer And Religious Expression In Public Schools
62
Truancy
2025- Truancy Is Not A Criminal Offense
Request A Free Handbook
The full handbook is available free of charge. Contact Boyer P. August to receive your copy.