California · Education Code
EDC §78034: (a) In addition to classification as a resident pursuant to Section 68040, each community college student shall be classified as either a district resident or a nondistrict resident.
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(a) In addition to classification as a resident pursuant to Section 68040, each community college student shall be classified as either a district resident or a nondistrict resident. (b) For purposes of classification as a district resident or nondistrict resident, the following definitions shall be applicable: (1) “District” means a community college district maintaining one or more community colleges. (2) “District resident” means a resident who has residence within a district in the state. (3) “Nondistrict resident” means a resident who does not have residence within a district in the state, or means a student who: (A) within a 39-month period immediately preceding the residence determination date, was graduated from a high school which is situated in territory not within a district, and (B) whose parent or parents reside in this territory.
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