School Visits Because of Suspended Child

Purpose

California Labor Code Section 230.7 entitles County employees to take time off to appear at the school if their child has been suspended pursuant to a request made under Section 48900.1 of the California Education Code.

Policy

Eligibility

All County employees who are a parent or guardian of a child in kindergarten through twelfth grade are eligible.

Entitlement

An employee has the right to take the time necessary to travel to, and attend required meetings at the school related to the child’s suspension.

Use of Balances

An employee must use all vacation, compensatory time off (CTO) and holiday-in-lieu (HIL) balances before unpaid leave is authorized. Sick leave accruals may not be used.

Request Procedure

The employee must give reasonable notice prior to taking time off, in accordance with department procedures, when the employee has been requested to appear in the school. The employee must provide documentation from the school showing that the employee was required to visit the school on a specific date and time in conjunction with the child's suspension.