[CALIBK12] Library Fines in Ed Code?

[Connie Williams]

I believe that different districts create their own policies and  
procedures for things like this.
Connie Williams

Connie  Williams
NBCT Teacher Librarian
President
California School Library Assn
CSLA 2.0 Team

chwms at mac.com




On May 5, 2009, at 9:47 AM, Adamich, Susan wrote:

> Several school librarians have mentioned that the law regarding  
> collecting school library overdue fines is in the California  
> Education Code. I have been doing some research and have not found  
> anything about library overdue fines. (I’m taking a class in School  
> Law this semester and this captured my interest.) There are  
> specifics in the Ed Code about students/parents being responsible  
> for the replacement of lost or damaged school materials – either by  
> paying or performing community service at school to compensate for  
> the loss of school materials; but fines for overdue library books  
> that have been returned are not specifically mentioned. (see  
> attachment)
>
> Is there a really a code/law that addresses the legality of charging  
> students for books returned past the due date? Or, is this just  
> common practice that has become a “tradition” in our society? We all  
> know of public libraries that charge overdue fines.
>
> If someone knows the code number, or where to find the legal  
> document; please share. Thanks!
>
> Susan Adamich
> Teacher Librarian
> De Anza Middle School
> 2060 Cameron Street
> Ventura, CA 93001
> 805-641-5165 ext.2057
> susan.adamich at venturausd.org
>
> "Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money  
> will get you through times of no libraries."
> <Fines or reimbursements for lost or damaged district property.doc>
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