Can schools charge for agenda books or planners? Can they be considered organizational items for students to purchase?
Response: Yes. Schools can charge for agenda books, if the agenda book is not part of a student’s grade, is not used as a hall pass, and is not required. For example, if students are encouraged to obtain agenda books as an organizational tool, but are not required to obtain the agenda book, a fee may be charged. In this instance, students should be allowed to use an alternative to record assignments. If the agenda book or planner is required, schools must provide it free of charge to students.
