Anyone living in California who is between the ages of 6 and 18 has the right to a free public education. You may not be barred from attending school simply because of physical disability, pregnancy, marriage, homelessness or immigration status. Schools also must admit children of migrant farmworkers, even if they attend school for only part of the year. If you are expelled, as a general rule you must be permitted to attend a special community school. If a student is expelled the District must offer some type of educational program.
Many districts have their own community day school programs.
If not, students can go to the county community program. In reality, many parents and students do not feel good about these programs and many opt for independent study. However, the District must offer an option that is not independent study. You can also be barred from school temporarily if you have a contagious disease.