Student Fees

The California Education Code (EC) provides that a pupil enrolled in a public school shall not be required to pay a pupil fee for participation in an educational activity. (EC Section 49011(a)). “Educational activity” is defined as an activity offered by the LEA that constitutes an integral fundamental part of elementary and secondary education, including, but not limited to, curricular and extracurricular activities. (EC 49010(a)). “Pupil fee” is defined as a fee, deposit or charge imposed on pupils, or a pupil’s parents or guardians. (EC 49010(b)). It includes a fee charged as a condition for participating in a class, regardless of whether it is elective or compulsory, or is for credit. (EC 49010(b)(1)). The law does not prohibit imposition of a fee that is otherwise allowed by law. (EC 49011(e)). 

https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/fm/fma2302.asp

The following PDF documents explain permissible school fees, fundraising, and donations. Please click on the document title to review/print PDFs.

• A review of guidelines, policies, and procedures for students fees (Presentation)

• Un repaso de las pautas, políticas y procesos para los gastos de estudiantes (Presentación)

• CA Department of Education guidance

• Departamento de Educacion de California guia   

• Guidelines for District staff and parents regarding student fees

• Guias para el personal del distrito y padres de familia con respecto a loas cuotas del estudiante