Bill
SB 959
SB 959 exempts California schools from attendance-based funding penalties during emergencies or safety hazards that force closures or reduced operations.
SB 959 modifies California's average daily attendance (ADA) requirements for schools by creating exemptions when emergencies or major safety hazards force closures or require reduced attendance. The bill allows schools to maintain their ADA funding without penalty during periods when they cannot operate at full capacity due to circumstances beyond their control.
Schools receive state funding based partly on daily attendance metrics, so unexpected closures (fires, floods, gas leaks, etc.) can financially penalize districts even when the closure is necessary for student safety. This bill protects school budgets from funding losses during legitimate emergency situations, ensuring districts aren't forced to choose between safety and financial solvency.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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