Welf. & Inst. Code, § 401 · Article 13.5. Foster Care of Children
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 401
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The program shall utilize educational advocates to assist children in foster care through the educational system. To the extent possible, an advocate shall reflect the same racial or ethnic identification as the pupil being assisted. The educational advocates shall be required to comply with all statutory and regulatory provisions regarding standards of confidentiality that are applicable to children of schoolage who have been placed in foster care. The responsibilities of an advocate shall include at least the following duties:
(a) Facilitating the school enrollment of pupils in foster care.
(b) Locating a pupil’s transcripts, immunization and school health records, individual education plans, and having these documents sent to the school to which the child is applying for enrollment, and to the department so that the information can be included in the child’s health and education passport.
(c) Educating foster parents regarding how to enroll the pupil in school and what educational services are available.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 811, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.
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