Section 31018 - The Appeals Process(a) A Beneficiary may appeal to use the moneys designated for the Beneficiary in a CalKIDS Account after the Beneficiary turns 26 years of age. In the event that a Beneficiary wishes to appeal the determination of their eligibility to claim CalKIDS Account funds, such an appeal shall be submitted in writing and emailed to the Board at Appeals@calkids.org with the subject line "CalKIDS Appeal" no later than 90 days after the Beneficiary's 26th birthday, and shall include a signed and dated letter, including appropriate documentation, explaining the extenuating circumstances of why the CalKIDS account funds could not be used until after the Beneficiary's 26th birthday. The Board will mail or email a written decision to the Beneficiary, including the reason for the decision, within thirty (30) days unless SIB notifies the Beneficiary of a different timeline.(b) In the event a Beneficiary is not satisfied with the resulting decision, the Beneficiary may request that the dispute be reviewed by the Executive Director of the Board. Such a request shall be in writing and shall be received by the Executive Director within thirty (30) days of the adverse decision. The Executive Director shall mail or email a written decision, and the reasons therefore, to the Beneficiary within thirty (30) days of the request for the review or such period as may be mutually acceptable. The decision of the Executive Director of the Board is the final administrative decision.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 31018
1. New section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8-15-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33). Note: Authority cited: Section 69996.4, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996.3, Education Code.
1. New section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8/15/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).