Marin County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
• Agency Response
Reed Union School District Orion School District*
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the "free public education" law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school. Select One: Response We agree with the finding. Schools may not circumvent the "free public education" law by offering families any kind of waiver
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California's "free public education" law. Select One: Response The recommendation has been implemented. All Reed Union School District (RUSD) . schools and classes follow California Education Code 49011 and 56040(a) regarding the provision of a free and appropriate public education.
F2
or exemption option. Select One: Response We agree with the finding. Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school. Select One: Response The recommendation has been implemented. All RUSD schools and classes provide all • required supplies, materials, and equipment at no cost to students or their families to fully participate at school.
F3
waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. Select One: Response We agree with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families. Select One: Response The recommendation has been implemented. RUSD schools and classes do not provide school supply lists to students or their families. Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional.
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled "optional." Select One: Response We agree with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Select One: Response The recommendation has been implemented. RUSD schools and classes do not provide ٠ school supply lists to students or their families. The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students. Select One: Response We agree with the finding. Reed Union School District Responses to the 2023-2024 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report A Free Public Education Includes School Supplies
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. Select One: Response The recommendation has been implemented. The RUSD superintendent ensures that the • schools are in compliance. If a Marin public school chooses to solicit donations of any kind from anyone, whether the
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