Charter School FAQ Section 7

Responses to these frequently asked questions are advisory only. Charter schools and authorizers are encouraged to review the actual laws and regulations that provide the basis for these responses and consult with their own legal counsel regarding the application of any of these issues to a specific situation.

Attendance Accounting and Instructional Time

1. Where can I find information and resources regarding attendance accounting and instructional time?

   Information and resources regarding attendance accounting and instructional time is available at Instructional Time and Attendance Accounting. Additionally, nonregulatory guidance regarding the required attendance accounting audit trail is available at Nonclassroom-Based Independent Study Average Daily Attendance Letter.

2. Can charter schools claim average daily attendance for pupils who reside outside the county?

   Pursuant to Education Code Section 51747.3(c) , charter schools may only claim average daily attendance for pupils who are residents of the county in which the apportionment claim is reported, or who are residents of a county immediately adjacent to the county in which the apportionment claim is reported.

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