8.16-AB 167/216 Eligibility (Foster and Homeless Youth Graduation Plan)
Foster and Homeless Youth / AB 167/216 Graduation Path
Basic Information:
Education Code 51225.1 allows foster youth, homeless/transitional, probation students, and migratory students to be exempt from graduation requirements that exceed state requirements if:
The student transfers schools after completing 2 years of high school
The student is not reasonably able to complete graduation requirements within 4 years of high school
The educational rights holder or student (if over 18 years old) must determine whether it is in the youth’s best interest to graduate under AB 167/216
The High School Counselor will evaluate the student’s records and determine whether the student is reasonably able to complete our graduation requirements.
Graduation Requirement Comparison:
HST Role:
If your student is eligible for the AB 167/216 graduation path, then the student will be enrolled in the appropriate graduation path in Pathways.
If your student is eligible for the AB 167/216 graduation path, please make sure that they have access to curriculum, tech, and enrichment as soon as possible. It is vital that students start working towards graduation goals immediately.
Documentation of the student’s eligibility will be uploaded to the student’s Dashboard under the Notes section in Pathways.
If you believe your student should be enrolled in the AB 167/216 graduation path and there is no documentation in Pathways, please reach out to your student's high school counselor immediately.
If your student is ineligible for the AB 167/216 graduation path, their status can be re-evaluated at any time during the school year. Please continue to monitor your student’s course progress and notify the counselor immediately if you think the student may be struggling.
Please note, students who graduate with the AB 167/216 may or may not be able to apply to a 4-year college right after high school graduation. Please consult with your student's high school counselor to see what the student’s post-high school options are.