Section 15180 - Application for Program Approval(a) Each school district or county superintendent of schools desiring to establish and maintain a special educational program authorized by Education Code Section 42904(c) shall first make an annual application to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for approval. Each application shall be filed in a form and by a date prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The application shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) A description of the instructional program,(2) A description of instructional and general support services,(3) A description of the relationship of the special educational program to all similar programs that are categorically funded in the district or county office, and(4) A budget and determination of funding services.(b) As a condition of approval, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may require one or more of the following:(1) A minimum number of pupils enrolled.(2) Development and filing of a needs assessment.(3) A minimum and maximum expenditure per pupil.(c) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall notify the appropriate County Superintendent of Schools in whose jurisdiction a school district application is approved.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 15180
1. New Chapter 4.1 (Sections 15180-15188) filed 6-26-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 26). Note: Authority cited for Chapter 4.1 (Sections 15180-15188): Sections 42904 and 42911, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42902- 42911, Education Code.
1. New Chapter 4.1 (Sections 15180-15188) filed 6-26-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 26).