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PVPUSD to centralize independent‑study approvals, tighten ISPE paperwork after state law changes
Summary
Staff briefed the board on state law changes to independent study (no minimum 3‑day absence; short‑term limit increased to 15 days) and proposed district updates to the IS/ISPE application process, insurance verification, and timelines to reduce inconsistent site decisions.
District staff told the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District board on Nov. 13 that recent changes to California law and local experience require updates to independent‑study procedures and the district’s independent‑study physical‑education (ISPE) approvals.
Presenters said Senate action effective June 29, 2024 removed the three‑day minimum for claiming ADA on short‑term independent study and extended short‑term independent‑study duration from 14 to 15 days. Staff advised that long‑term independent study (over 15 days) still triggers different…
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