California legal term
Pupil currently attending school in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Pupil currently attending school” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Pupil currently attending school” mean in California criminal law?
“Pupil currently attending school” means a pupil enrolled in a public or private school who has been in attendance or has had an excused absence, for purposes of attendance accounting, for a majority of the days for which the pupil has been enrolled in that school during the school year. (Cal. Penal Code § 626)
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