Cal. Ed. Code § 56856

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 56856 - Contract by Departments of Developmental Services and State Hospitals for provision of appropriate education and services

In order to provide appropriate special education and related services to an individual residing in a state hospital, the State Departments of Developmental Services and State Hospitals shall contract with a county superintendent of schools, nonpublic, nonsectarian school, or other agency to provide all or part of the services that the individual's individualized education program indicates should be provided in a program other than on state hospital grounds. A contract between a state hospital and a nonpublic, nonsectarian school shall only be entered into when no appropriate public education program is available.

Ca. Educ. Code § 56856

Amended by Stats 2012 ch 440 (AB 1488),s 3, eff. 9/22/2012.