1. (a) Participating districts shall adopt flexible practices designed to facilitate incarcerated students' participation in the Rising Scholars Network.
2. (b) Notwithstanding section 58620, Rising Scholars shall not be required to provide documentation related to enrollment, matriculation, financial aid applications, and similar processes, when they are unable to obtain or possess such documentation due to their incarceration status, unless otherwise required by federal or state law.
3. (c) Rising Scholars shall have access to all student-facing college services, including transcript requests and student complaints, through regular United States mail, online, or in person to the extent possible given the student's particular circumstances.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78072, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).