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can a monetary fine be imposed on students

This question comes up whenever a student breaks or loses some equipment. Is the student financially responsible?

Special thanks to Violet Saad at Bayside HS for providing the answer. Violet refers to Chancellor Regulation A-610. The topic of the regulation is “Fund Raising Activities” but the last line of the regulation states:

“Neither shall this paragraph be construed to prevent the assessment of charges for loss, breakage, or damage of shop and laboratory supplies, textbooks, equipment or student identification or program cards.”

Be sure to follow the rules and regulations of your school regarding collection of money and expenditures.