Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps: establishment and eligibility.
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Overview
This bill amends California education law to ensure that homeschooled students, as well as students in private schools, independent study programs, and other public schools, have equal access to Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs within their local school districts. It requires local educational agencies to permit JROTC membership for these students who meet eligibility requirements, excluding enrollment in the school offering the program. The State Department of Education will provide information and guidance to local agencies on implementing these changes.
Key provisions
- Requires local educational agencies to allow JROTC membership for homeschooled students within their attendance area.
- Extends JROTC access to students enrolled in private schools, independent study programs, and other public schools.
- Defines ‘homeschooled pupil’ for the purpose of JROTC eligibility.
- Mandates that local educational agencies provide equal access to JROTC opportunities compared to students enrolled in the school offering the program.
- Requires the State Department of Education to make JROTC program information available online and distribute annual implementation guidance.
Who is affected
- Homeschooled students
- Students in private schools
- Students in independent study programs
- Students in public schools (other than the school offering JROTC)
- Local educational agencies (school districts, charter schools, county offices of education)
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