Can schools still collect class party fees? Can parents be asked for donations to help pay for students who cannot afford to pay the class party fees?
Response: Yes. Schools can collect class party fees. Class party fees are not related to the curriculum. Decisions about such fees are a local school decision, made in collaboration with parent leadership. Schools should be sensitive to consequences a student might experience as a result of not paying a party fee. Schools may request donations for class parties, if parent leaders agree.
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