Usually a retention is decided by the school. Districts are mandated to have a policy on retention which should be reviewed, along with grades, test scores, teacher reports, etc. The California Education Code also specifies when a retention may be issued, and generally limits retention to the times between second and third, third and fourth, fourth and fifth, between intermediate and middle school, and between middle and high school.
Best of luck,
Michelle Ball
Law Office of Michelle Ball
California Education Attorney advocating for the rights of parents and students since 1995.
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