Pupil Fees, Donations and Fundraisers

Pupil Fees, Donations and Fundraisers

The Constitution of the State of California requires that we provide a public education to students free of charge. "Pupil fee" is broadly defined as a fee, deposit, or other charge imposed on pupils, or a pupil's parents or guardians, in violation of section 49011 and section 5 of Article IX of the California Constitution, which require educational activities to be provided free of charge to all pupils without regard to their families' ability or willingness to pay fees or request special waivers. A pupil fee includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: 

• 1. A fee charged to a pupil as a condition for registering for school or classes, or as a condition for participation in a class or an extracurricular activity, regardless of whether the class or activity is elective or compulsory, or is for credit. 

  2. A security deposit, or other payment, that a pupil is required to make to obtain a lock, locker, book, class apparatus, musical instrument, uniform, or other materials or equipment. 

  3. A purchase that a pupil is required to make to obtain materials, supplies, equipment, or uniforms associated with an educational activity. (Cal. Educ. Code § 49010(b).) 

A school district, and supporting parent-teacher organizations may solicit voluntary donations and voluntary participation in fundraising activities as long as the school district does not offer or remove course credit or privileges related to educational activities in exchange for money or donations. You can find FAQs on Pupil Fees and Donations on our website at http://www.opusd.org/donationsguidelines

Thank you for your donations!