AB 886: Court-Orphaned Minors (2001)
Summary
AB 886 requires that whenever a court specifically limits the right of a parent or guardian to make educational decisions for a child, the court must immediately appoint another responsible adult to make educational decisions for that child. The goal is to protect the educational rights of “court-orphaned minors.”
For more information, you can read the AB 886 "Fact Sheet" prepared by a member of Senator Simitian's staff.
Final Status and Text
AB 886 is no longer active. Its final status was:Signed into Law
You can read its final text on the Legislature's Bill Information site.
News & Press Releases about AB 886
07/16/2002 - Simitian Bill to Protect Educational Rights of "Court-Orphaned Minors" Signed by Governor04/25/2002 - Simitian Bill to Protect Educational Rights of "Court-Orphaned Minors" Approved by Senate Committee