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San Mateo commissioners say county lacks required transition plan for youths released from detention
Summary
Commissioners found the county does not have an adopted joint transition‑planning policy required by California education law for pupils detained more than 20 consecutive school days and urged the county office of education and probation to finalize and implement the plan to ensure immediate school reenrollment.
San Mateo County juvenile justice commissioners said at their March 24 meeting that the county does not yet have an adopted joint transition‑planning policy required by the California Education Code for pupils detained more than 20 consecutive school days.
Commissioner Jennifer Blanco told the commission she reviewed state requirements and asked the county office of education and probation to develop a three‑page transition plan that coordinates release timing, school enrollment and supports so youth can return directly to class. "We found out is that we don't have…
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