As used in this article, “parent” means the natural, adoptive, or foster parent of a pupil, a surrogate parent, a family member acting on behalf of the parent, or any person having legal authority to make educational decisions on behalf of a pupil.

(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 734, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2000.)

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Terms Used In California Education Code 51131

  • parent: means the natural, adoptive, or foster parent of a pupil, a surrogate parent, a family member acting on behalf of the parent, or any person having legal authority to make educational decisions on behalf of a pupil. See California Education Code 51131
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