Section 8482.6 - [Multiple Versions] Pupil eligibility to participate in program operated by school(a) Every pupil attending a school operating a program pursuant to this article is eligible to participate in the program, subject to program capacity. A program established pursuant to this article is not required to charge family fees or conduct individual eligibility determinations based on need or income. If a program established pursuant to this article does charge family fees, the program shall not charge a fee to a family for a child if the program knows that the child is a homeless youth, as defined by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11434a), or for a child who the program knows is in foster care.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2017.Amended by Stats 2021 ch 44 (AB 130),s 5, eff. 7/9/2021.Added by Stats 2016 ch 470 (AB 2615),s 8.2, eff. 1/1/2017.Added by Stats 2016 ch 399 (AB 1567),s 3, eff. 1/1/2017.