Foster youth in California are entitled to a range of important educational rights designed to provide stability, access, and support during their school years. These rights include the ability to remain in their school of origin, immediate enrollment in new schools after placement changes, and the right to receive partial credits for courses when transferring schools. Additionally, foster youth have specific protections regarding graduation requirements, access to college financial aid, and fair treatment in school discipline matters. These rights aim to ensure that foster youth can pursue their education without disruption or discrimination, offering pathways to academic success and future opportunities​.